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1977 DEC 20 CC MINXl.�; 6i3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO December 20, 1977 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on December 20, 1977 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Fire Chief Tom Baron. 3. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Harry Weber. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Hearing on amendment to the interim zoning ordinance relating to use of certain portion of the abandoned Southern Pacific Railway Right -of -Way. Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest he would not participate in the discussion or action in subject matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk replied that affidavit of publishing the notice of said hearing was in her file. The Mayor pro tem stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communica- tions had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. City Manager Jones advised that under the present ordinance, all development is prohibited along the railroad right -of -way and that this hearing was for the purpose of lifting the prohibition to allow development under the precise plan procedure. The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or in opposition to subject matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance relating to the use of a portion of the abandoned railway right -of -way, entitled: X I il 611 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 940 WHICH SAID ORDINANCE RELATES TO THE USE OF A CERTAIN PROTION OF ABANDONED SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY RIGHT -OF -WAY which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. PRESENTATIONS At the hour of 7:10 o'clock p.m., the newly appointed councilman, Floyd Carr, Jr. entered the Council Chamber. City Clerk Burrowes administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Carr to which he subscribed his name and filed some with the City Clerk, thereafter taking his seat at the Council table. The Mayor asked that Item b under Special Order of Business be reported on at this time. b. Cost of abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt per Resolution No. 2810 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for receiving and considering the report of the Street Superintendent on subject abate- ment as authorized in Resolution No. 2810 adopted on October 4, 1977. Street Superintendent Glickman reported that none of the parcels listed in the Resolution of Intention had been cleaned by the property owners and presented a report of costs the City incurred to abate the nuisances, as follows: 205 East Maple Avenue $ 86.03 Southeast corner of Eucalyptus and Acacia $ 130.84 Southeast corner of Richmond and Holly $ 83.69 Walnut Avenue and Selby Street $ 302.90 The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the Street Superinten- dent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, 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 Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Clint Richmond, President Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber of Commerce Congressional Action Committee was concerned about the housing report issued by'SCAG and that the committee chairman Don McLees would like to discuss the matter with the Council. Mr. Don McLees, 622 Loma Vista Street stated that he had read the City's letter to SCAG and that the committee was in accord with the City's stand. Stated the Chamber would like to coordinate its efforts with the City. -2- Council Minutes December 20, 1977 4C A5 Councilman Bue stated he had contacted a project planner with Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) requesting the criteria on which the statistics for El Segundo had been based. Stated the information he received did not seem sufficient to make a qualified analysis, that he would attend the meeting on January 5, 1978 to support the City's stand. Councilman Nagel stated he thought that after the January 5th meeting, there would be a good chance the desired changes would be included in the second draft of the report. Mr. Clint Richmond stated that the Chamber of Commerce was working toward the same ends as the Council and would submit its comments to SCAG. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that a request be made of SCAG officials to change the times for the meeting to make it possible for interested persons to attend. b. Councilman Nagel stated that regional levels of government were studying activities relating to what is known as 208 and Air Quality Maintenance Plans, that 208 is water and air quality planning, which he views as a threat to the City. Encouraged attendance at SCAG meetings by council members so that the City's views would be known. c. Councilman Nagel reported that AB883 had been signed into lawwhich streamlines the process of obtaining the necessary permit for development projects. As result, an office has been set up in Sacramento called, Office of Permit Assis- tance. Stated the guidelines of this office conflict with existing law and with the California Environmental Quality Act. d. Mayor Balmer stated the 208 was discussed at the Colorado River Water Conference he attended; that an Environmental Defense Fund had been set up which is being used to attack the problem of reducing the salt level in the Colorado River. e. Councilman Van Vranken reported that all the agencies had now transferred dispatching duties over to the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority and all dispatching will now come from that Center. Stated it had the usual prob- lems of any new operation, that the staff was not yet at full strength, and some features of the system are not yet in place. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that the Division of Aeronautics had directed the Airport to study a 50-50 split of air traffic between the north and south runways and the Airport was making a 7 -day trial of a split of approach traffic only, which was of no benefit to El Segundo. Stated the City of Inglewood was objecting to this change and the next step appeared to be up to the Division of Aeronautics. b. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported that the Regional Coastal Commission had in orme the State Legislature that more time would be needed to finish the Regional Coastal Plans. Stated the League Committee's decision was that the Commission set a definite time for completion and asked Council's position as guidance for his action at the next committee meeting. Council agreed with the League's position. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held December 6, 1977 and the adjourned regular meeting held December 9, 1977. -3- Council Minutes December 20, 1977 ' b Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that subject minutes be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Warrants No. 57637 through 57773 on Demand Register Summary No. 12 and Expense Check Register No. 1692 through 1705 on Expense Check Register No. 11, in total amount of $650,478.49. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None C. Resolution requesting the County of Los Angeles to render specific services relating to the General Municipal Election on March 7, 1978. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2821 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 7, 1978. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None d. Resolution giving notice of the General Municipal Election Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2822 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 1978, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL, LAW CITIES. which was read, be adopted. -4- Council Minutes December 20, 1977 On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR None 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. City of Lowndale resolution requesting intercity cooperation in control of graffitti After discussion, there being no objections, the Mayor ordered the resolu- tion received and filed. b. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control application for On -Sale Beer and Wine License, El Tarasco, 411 East Grand Avenue City Manager Jones advised that a request for license at this location had had been made by the previous owners in September and that Council had registered objection with the State Board because of its close proximity to the Teen Center and Recreation Park. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control be notified that the City objected to issuance of a license at subject location. Motion carried. 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Annual Audit Report for fiscal year 1976 -77 Advised that the Audit Report of the 1911 Act Improvement Bond Fund and of the General Accounts prepared by Cotton & Francisco, had been reviewed by staff. Recommended acceptance. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Niagel, that the Audit Reports prepared by Cotton and Francisco covering fiscal year 1976 -77 be approved. Motion carried. 2) Extension of trailer permit - Chevron, U.S.A. Mayor Balmer advised that due to possible conflict of interest he would not participate in the action or discussion of this item and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. The City Manager advised a request had been made for an extension of three months for subject trailer permit. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the permit for one trailer at the Chevron, U.S.A. refinery be extended for a period of three months, said permit to expire May 24, 1978. Motion carried (Mayor Balmer not voting). -5- Council Minutes December 20, 1977 r X 61_ 3) Liability Insurance bids for Dial -A -Ride bus Stated that Cal - Surance had advised a quotation had been received from Bellafonte Insurance Company for separate excess liability coverage on the Dial - A -Ride bus at a Combined Single Limit of $500, 000 excess of $500, 000 underlying, at an annual premium of $720.80. Also that a subsequent quotation had been received from the some company on the second $1, 000, 000 layer of excess insurance coverage for a yearly premium of $1,514. Recommended acceptance of this insur- ance coverage of the bus. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the proposals from Bellafonte Insurance Company as recom- mended by the City Manager be accepted. Motion carried. 4) Salary Adjustments for part -time temporary classifications Advised that the Federal law increasing the minimum wage to $2.65, which would become effective January 1, 1978, would affect some part-time salary classifications. Recommended that the following changes be approved representing increases to meet the minimum wage law and adjustments to keep proper distance between classifications: Start Classification Current Propose Garage Service Worker Locker Room Attendant (Pool) Library Page Recreation Leader Recreation Specialist I Recreation Specialist II Student Apprentice (C ET A 1) 300 hours or 3 months urrent Proposed 600 hours or 6 months Current Propose $ 2.47 $2.65 $ - -- $ - -- $ - -- $ --- 2.25 2.65 2.55 3.00 2.55 3.00 2.25 2.65 - -- - -- - -- - -- 2.55 2.95 2.99 3.50 3.53 3.95 3.23 3.45 3.53 4.00 3.91 4.20 3.83 4.10 4.09 4.40 4.55 4.85 2.50 2.65 - -- - -- - -- - -- Motion was made by Councilman Pagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the salary classification changes as hereinbefore recommended by the City Manager be approved. Motion carried. 5) Amended agreement with Los Angeles County for extension of CETA Title II program Advised that the subject agreement, which had been previously approved by the Council on August 2, 1977, had been returned to the City for changes to meet the County's requirement that the contract amount be equal to the entitlement amount allocated for this purpose. Recommended approval of the agreement as amended. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the following resolution be adopted: 10 r Council Minutes December 20, 1977 X RESOLVED, that that certain form of CETA Title II Contract, dated June 1, 1977, between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Segundo for a 16 -month extension, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, 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 El 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, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 6) Amended agreement with Los Angeles County for extension of CETA Title VI program Advised that subject contract had been returned by the County under similar circumstances as the CETA Title II contract. Recommended approval of the contract as amended. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of CETA Title VI Contract, dated June 1, 1977, between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Segundo, for a 16 -month extension, presented to this Council on this date, be and the some is hereby approved, and after execution by each of of the above -named parties, 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 El 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, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 7) Advised that he would like to meet with the Council in Executive Session immediately following this meeting to discuss a matter of potential litigation. b. City Attorney Allen 1) Resolution amending Administrative Code Presented a resolution to incorporate the classification change of Administrative Assistant to the City Manager in the Administrative Code, which -7- Council Minutes December 20, 1977 x" :) �� f change had previously been approved by the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2823 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER lA2 (MANAGEMENT - CONFIDENTIAL SERIES) OF TITLE ]A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Resolution approving lot line adjustment of Continental Development Corporation and Farr Company Stated this was a minor adjustment, agreeable to both subject companies, that will straighten out the boundry of the two companies. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2824 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer '-,foes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Ordinance amending purchusing procedures of the Municipal Code Presented subject ordinance increasing the minimum dollar amount for informal bids and authorizing the City Manager to make certain emergency purchases, as previously approved by the Council, entitled: AN] ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.52.090 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 2.52.120 TO THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO PURCHASING PROCEDURES. which title was read. -8- Council Minutes December 20, 1977 X Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Bue. c . Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Completion of modifications to Sanitation Pumping Plant No. 9 and Change Order No. 1, Specification No. 76 -9 Advised that subject contract had been completed by Instrumentation and Mechanical Systems, Inc., on November 22, 1977 in compliance with the City's specifications and Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Presented Change Order No. 1 consisting of minor items of additional work required during the progress of the contract and an extension of 107 days for completion of the work, amounting to a total of $825.07. Recommended that the Change Order be approved, and the contract be accepted as satisfactorily complete. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be approved: RESOLVED, that Change Order No 1 to Instrumentation & Mechanical Systems, Inc., contract be and the some is hereby approved in total amount of $825.07; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the modif- ications to Sanitation Pumping Plant No. 9 by Instru- mentation and Mechanical Systems, Inc., be and the same are hereby accepted as satisfactorily complete in accordance with Specification No. 76 -9, as of November 22, 1977; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Amendment to Water Conservation Ordinance No. 932 Presented an amendment to Water Conservation Ordinance changing the restricted hours for outside watering to 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. rather than 4 :00 p.m. Stated it was deemed necessary to put this change into effect as soon as possible and, therefore, the ordinance had been declared to be an urgency ordinance for adoption at this meeting. Recommended adoption of the change. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 932, RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CONSERVING WATER; DECLARING THIS ORDI- NANCE TO BE AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND STATING THE REASONS THEREFOR -9- Council Minutes December 20, 1977 X ��6 which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Carr. The City Attorney then presented the ordinance for adoption, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 946 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 932 RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CONSERVING WATER; DECLARING THIS ORDI- NANC E TO BE AN URGENCY ORDI NANC E AND STATING THE REASONS THEREFOR which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Ordinance No. 946 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, rlagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Emergency repairs to Pumping Plant No. 5 Advised that on November 10, 1977 there had been a pump failure at subject plant and emergency parts and repairs were required. Stated that the Council had been polled by the City Manager at that time for authorization to procure the parts, which have been ordered. Recommended that normal bidding procedures be waived, authorization given to purchase the parts from Flow Systems, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $2800 for one new six inch pump and other necessary parts, that said amount be allocated from the Contingency Account; that approximately $250 be authorized from the current budget for purchase of other miscellaneous items needed in the replacement of said pump, and that the required work be performed by City forces. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Director of Public Works recommendations be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4) Improvement Projects on Nash Street and Mariposa Avenue Stated that the County Road Department had been doing preliminary work on the improvements of subject streets and that Supervisor Hayes had re- layed to the City, in his letter of September 7, 1977, an offer of the County to prepare designs and specifications for subject project at no cost to the City. Rec- ommended acceptance of the County's offer. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the offer made to design improvements on Nash Street and Mariposa Avenue by the County of Los Angeles be accepted as presented in Supervisor Hayes' letter dated September 7, 1977. Motion carried. -10- Council Minutes December 20, 1977 X ` ` O k> 5) Additional requirements for remodeling of old Police Building Advised that the removal of a bearing wall in the old Police Building required the addition of beams and columns not called for in the plans. Stated that the cost for this additional work had been roughly estimated at around $2700, and in order not to delay the project, requested that authorization be given to purchase the required materials in advance of the Change Order being issued. Motion was made by Councilman �,'agel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that authority be granted to proceed with purchasing materials for required beams and columns for the old police building said materials not to exceed $3,000. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Mayor Balmer asked the Director of Public Works to report on the storm drain project at Maple Avenue and Penn Street. Mr. Glickman reported on the progress of the work, the need for operating on a 24 -hour basis and responded to the Mayor's request that the contractor change the parking of equipment so as not to inconvenience residents in the area and to look into some type of buffer to reduce the sound. b. Ordinance rezoning property on south side of Binder Place between Whiting Street and the City boundary from R -3 to OS and P Mayor Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest he did not wish to participate in the action or discussion of this matter, and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 947 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPRE- HENSIVE 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 carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen 1` one Not Voting: Mayor Balmer X �6� 14. 15. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Nagel stated he had occasion to take the Cardiac-Pulmonary- Resuscitation (CPR) training and was impressed with the program. Stated he thought a training program should be set up for high school students. Asked for recommenda- tions from staff on how to put on a program of assuring as many people in the com- munity as possible getting this training. Fire Chief Baron responded that every freshman in the El Segundo High School receives this training. Councilman Nagel suggested that the City staff agressively pursue reaching out to as many residents as possible to take the CPR training course. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 16. RECESS At the hour of 8 :45 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an executive session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 8 :55 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 17. ADJOURNMENT 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 adjourn in memory of Mrs. Patricia Wayt, wife of Police Sgt. Jack Wayt, who passed away on December 11, 1977 and Mr. Clark Trobough who passed away on December 14, 1977; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: E. L . Ba I m er, Mayor Respectfully submitted Va Feri e A. Burrowes, C i ty C I erk- -12- Council Minutes December 20, 1977