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1977 MAR 15 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO March 15, 1977 1. CALL TO ORDER X 4-403 The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, March 15, 1977 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. James Weber, Director of Finance led the salute to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION Father Feodor Wilcock of St. Andrew's Catholic Church delivered the invocation for the meeting. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilman Rockhold 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Continued Public Hearing on Draft Environmental Impact Report for expansion of Recreation Park and vacation of Sheldon Street The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the continued hearing on subject Environmental Impact Report and inquired of the City Clerk if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde advised that the Planning Commission had held a hearing in this matter on February 24, 1977 and recommended certification of the EIR by the Council. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in regard to this matter. There being no response, the Mayor ordered the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that subject Environmental Impact Report be certified. Motion carried. b. Public Hearing on Negative Declaration prepared for proceedings to acquire certain real property from Chevron U.S.A. for use as a City Yard Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken. Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on subject Negative Declaration and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk replied that an affidavit of publication was in the City Clerk's file. Mayor pro tem directed that this file become a part of the hear- ing. The Mayor pro tem then asked if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported on the possible acqui- sition of land located in the 100 block of Illinois Street and that the Planning Commission had accepted the Negative Declar ation and recommended the Council certify same. Council Minutes MaNt. ,;,15, 1977 Y4404 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (continued) Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak in regard to this matter. There being no response, the Mayor pro tem declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject Negative Declaration be certified. Motion carried (Mayor Balmer not voting). C. Street Superintendent's Report on cost of abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at various locations in accordance with Resolution No. 2736 The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received in regard to subject abatement proceedings. The City Clerk replied that none had been received. Street Superintendent Glickman presented a report listing four parcels which had been cleaned satisfactorily and stated that no costs had been incurred by the City. There being no objections, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Street Superin- tendent's report be received and filed. Motion carried. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mrs. Blanche Walker, 925 Virginia Street, asked why the Council was not doing anything about the aircraft noise over the City, that airplanes were turning prematurely -and that something should be done about dividing use of the north and south runways. Mr. Harry Cogan, 336 Hillcrest Street, stated he lived in the southwest corner of El Segundo and commuter planes were sighted directly overhead. Mr. Walt Puffer, 211 West Sycamore Avenue, concurred with other comments regarding excessive noise and asked why the preponderance of aircraft on the south run ways. After response by the Councilman, Mayor Balmer directed the Citv Manager to send another letter to the airport strongly urging them to take action in regard to flights over the city. Further suggested that a time might be scheduled for city personnel to take pictures as documentation of flights over the city. Councilman Nagel suggested that a monitoring station at the north end of town might be required and if so, he would be willing to work with city personnel to draw up specifications for such a station for possible use in soliciting proposals. 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. National League of Cities Convention in Washington, D.C. Councilman Nagel reported he attended a special workshop on aircraft noise which dealt with retrofitting aircraft, noise standards and schedules for aircraft meeting these standards. Reported on HB -4539, the Airport Protection and Air- craft Noise Reduction Act. Stated the League was working with Representative Anderson's office and moved that the Council support the concept of the Bill relating to aircraft noise reduction, providing the bill includes reduction of Part 36 at least 7 dba for aircraft manufactured after 1980, includes supersonic transports to the present Part 36 levels, includes jets under 75,000 pounds, and makes the EPA the lead agency for noise certification rather than the FAA. Motion was seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried. Councilman Nagel reported on meeting with a member of the Public Works Department regarding President Carter's admini- stration policy on Clean Water Act and Waste Water Discharge. -2- Council Minutes March 15, 1977 7. X+40.5 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) Stated discussions were held regarding discharge sludge pro- blems at the Hyperion Plant and the problems Sanitation may have in discharging the sludge, and that Administration indi- cated it would support a 5 -year deadline extension to study and understand ocean discharge. Reported that a new bill this year, HR -3199 provides a July 1, 1977 deadline by which time secondary treatment must be achieved for all waste water, however, the aforementioned extension would be granted for ocean discharge. Further reported that an amendment had been added to the local Public Works Bill adding 10 billion dollars for clean water grants, which may cause some problems. Stated the EPA is considering four options requiring industry to pretreat waste before discharge into the sewer system which could greatly affect this city. Suggested that representatives from the city's Public Works Department attend the closest regional meeting in San Francisco on April 6 and 7. Stated that Congress is expected to extend CETA funds for another year and reported on legislation affecting Local Public Works funding. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 1, 1977 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue,'that the minutes of subject meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Warrants 54368 through 54584 on Demand Register Summary No. 21 and Expense Checks 1368 through 1400 on Expense Check Register No. 17, in total amount of $326,917.33 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold C. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for Person to Person transfer of license for On -Sale Beer, Eating Place, Ben's Old Town Saloon, 139 Richmond Street Motion was made by Cc,in_.iloian Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject application be received and filed. Motion carried. d. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for Person to Person transfer of license for Off -Sale General, 7- Eleven Store, 200 East Imperial Avenue Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject application be received and filed. Motion carried. e. Claim from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for recovery of vehicle damage charges on behalf of Mr. Frederick Peaslee - Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject claim be denied and that the City Clerk notify the claimant to this effect. Motion carried. -3- Council Minutes March 15, 1977 X 440.L 8. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) f. Bid No. 76 -28 for 360 feet of 8" Ductile Iron Pipe Name Amount of Bid Keenan Pipe & Supply Co. $2,575.80 Hanson Pipe & Supply Co. $2,648.30 Western Water Works $2,743.70 Parkson, Inc. $2,873.45 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the low bid of Keenan Pipe and Supply Company be accepted in total amount of $2,575.80 including sales tax and purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold g. Bid No. 76 -29 Alarm Terminal Display System for Police Facilitv City Manager's Recommendation was to accept lowest bid, that of Alarm Systems, Division of Bonus Equipment Company, Inc., which bid was as follows: Total Cost of System for 36 -month period $10,800.00 Subscriber Fee per month $ 6.00 Subscriber Maintenance Fee per month $ 2.00 One -time Subscriber Connection Fee $ 40.00 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendation be ap- proved and the following resolution adopted: WHEREAS, The City of El Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for an Alarm Terminal Display System in accordance with Specification No. 76 -29; and WHEREAS, said bids were recieved by said City Council on March 7, 1977; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police found that the bid of Alarm Systems, Division of Bonus Equipment Company, Inc., in total amount of $10,800 for a 36 -month period and the aforementioned subscriber charges, was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, that the bid of Alarm Systems, Division of Bonus Equipment Company, Inc., be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said city be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the city and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold -4 Council Minutes March 15, 1977 X 44 07 8. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) h. Completion of Gravity Sewer Line to Fire Station No. 2 per Specification No. 76 -3 on February 22, 1977 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the construction of the Sewer Line to Fire Station No. 2 is here- by accepted as being satisfactorily completed by the Vella Construction Company in accordance with Specification No. 76 -3, as of February 22, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold i. Dedication of 4 -foot jog in easterly line of Aviation Boulevard, north of E1 Segundo Boulevard from Ball Industries (Parcel Map No. 7119) Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Street Easement Deed , dated February 25, 1977, from Ball, Industries to the City of E1 Segundo for the following described real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: The westerly 4.00 feet of the north- erly 121.68 feet of Lot 1, Parcel Map No. 7119 recorded in Book 74, Page 27 of Parcel Maps in the Office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County, State of California (Aviation Boulevard); be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and di- rected to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los 1ingelcs 'i , California. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR None 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, resolution urging water conservation Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: -5 Council Minutes March 15, 1977 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (continued) RESOLUTION NO. 2758 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ON CALIFORNIA DROUGHT which was read, be adopted. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold b. Appeal of Mr. Richard E. White from charges for water usage at 617 Illinois Court City Manager Jones gave the case history of subject appeal and answered Council's inquiries. Stated that it was staff's opinion that the water bill was due and normal procedure was to attempt collection through the Small Claims Court. Mr. Richard E. White reported on the circumstances and that he had investigate t oroughly the functioning of water meters, possible reasons for excessive water usage, and his conclusion was that only a malfunctioning meter would cause an increase in usage to this extent. After further discussion with Staff and Mr. White, Council asked the Water'Superintendent to remove the meter at subject address, send it to an independent laboratory for testing and that Mr. White be advised of the removal and subsequent results of the tests. C. City of Gardena, request for support and endorsement of amendments to Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that this Council concur with the City of Gardena in sup- porting subject amendments with the exception of said city's recommendation to oppose the use of county governments to utilize gerrymandered unemployment data for sub - county areas. Motion carried. 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Extension of temporary trailer permit, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. 324 West Ei Sequndo Boulevard Mayor Balmer advised he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter due to possible conflict of interest, and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject trailer permit be extended for one year, said permit to expire February 24, 1978. Motion carried. (Mayor Balmer not voting) 2) Extension of temporary trailer permit, Financial Savings and Loan, 550 North Sepulveda Boulevard City Manager advised that the City Code requires that a valid building permit for permanent quarters be on file before a third extension could be granted and that a permit had not been issued. -6 Council Minutes March 15, 1977 X440c1 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) Mr. Pete Charland, Financial Savings and Loan, related the problems encountere and the limitations of banking laws under which the financial institution must operate. Requested con- sideration by the Council for additional time to locate per- manent quarters. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the city Attorney report to the Council within sixty days, the proper action for the City to take regarding abatement proceedings. Motion carried. 3) Additional funds under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act Title VI Program Advised that funds are available for additional positions under the CETA Title VI program for the period April 1 through September 30, 1977. Requested authority to make application for said funds. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Manager's request be approved and application made for subject funds. Motion carried. 4) Assignment of contracts from City of E1 Segundo to _ South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority Advised that the Authority was now operating as a legal entity and may enter into agreements on its own behalf, and had voted to accept assignment of five agreements the City of E1 Segundo entered into during Phase III. Recommended the Council approve the assignments contingent upon acceptance of the Wescom, Inc. and Magnasync /Moviola companies, which had not yet consented to the assignment. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted. WHEREAS, during Phase I, II, and III of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Project, the City of E1 Segundo entered into agreements with the following companies on behalf of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Project: E- Systems, Inc. dated May 4, 1976 PRC /Public Management Services dated May 4, 1976 Wescom, Inc. dated June 15, 1976 Magnasync /Moviola dated June 1, 1976 City of Redondo Beach dated January 20, 1975; and WHEREAS, with the formation of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, it became legally possible for said Authority to enter into and execute agreements on its own behalf. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, does hereby approve the assignment of the aforementioned contracts from the City of E1 Segundo to the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, and after execution by each of the above -named parties and consent to the assignments by the respective contractors, a copy of said Assignments 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 each of the aforementioned Assignments, the City Clerk to attest the same and make delivery of the Assignments and respective contracts to the Authority. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: -7 Council Minutes March 15, 1977 X4,4 10 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 5) Change Order No. 2 to Tele -Com Sound Systems, Inc. contract Presented subject Change Order for intercom provisions in the Police Building which were not included in the original design at an additional cost of $388.00. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Tele -Com Sound Systems, inc., for Intercom equipment in total amount of $388.00, be approved and the Mayor authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 6) Change Order Nos. 3 and 4 to contract with Tele -Com Sound Systems, Inc. Advised that Change Order No. 3 covered revisions in the switching system controlling sound in the City offices and Council Chamber at a total cost of $250.00, and Change Order No. 4 was for relocating sound equipment in the Council Chamber at no additional cost. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Change Order No. 3 and 4 to the contract with Tele -Com Sound Systems, Inc., for changes in the sound system in City Offices and Council Chamber in total amount of $250.00 be approved and the Mayor authorized to sign said Change Orders 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, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold b. City Attorney Allen 1) Ordinance increasing water meter installation charges Presented the ordinance amending the charges for small water meter installations, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 14.04.040 RELATING TO WATER METER INSTAL- LATION CHARGES., which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 2) Resolution fixing time for filing Statements of Economic Interest for Conflict of Interest Code by City Departments -8- Council Minutes March 15, 1977 Y44 11 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) Presented a resolution fixing the closing date for subject forms as December 31 and the filing date as April 30 of each year. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2759 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE TIME FOR REPORTS UNDER THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 3) Ordinance directing study of development of railroad right -of -way between Pine Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard Recommended this matter be deferred until a full council is present. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered this matter continued until the next regular City Council meeting. C. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Specification No. 76 -6 for Expansion of Recreation Park, Phase I Recommended approval of subject Plans and Specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that SPECIFICATION NO. 76 -6 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE EXPANSION OF RECREATION PARK, PHASE 1 FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to the City Council on this date, be and the same are hereby 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 au- thorized and instructed to cause said NOTICE to be given and published in time, form and manner as re- quired by law, the date and time for receipt of bids being hereby fixed at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, April 18, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 2) Vacation of portion of Sheldon Street within expansion area of Recreation Park Recommended adoption of the resolution of intention to vacate and abandon a portion of Sheldon Street, setting the date of April 5, 1977 for public hearing on this matter. -g Council Minutes March 15, 1977 X4412- 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2760 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS- OF- WAY)OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF SHELDON STREET WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 3) Specification No. 76 -9 Modifications to Sanitation Pumping Plant No. 9 Recommended approval of subject Plans and Specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that SPECIFICATION NO. 76 -9 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MODIFICATIONS TO SANITATION PUMPING PLANT NO. 9 LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF KANSAS STREET 75 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTER- LINE OF EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to the City Council on this date, be and the same are hereby 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 hereby fixed at 11:00 O'clock on Monday, April 16, 1977. Motion carried by the fc'iowing vote, Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 4) Lease of City's water rights to the Atlantic - Richfield Comoanv Presented a Water Right License and Agreement leasing 953 acre feet of water to subject company for the period October 1, 1976 through September 30, 1977. Also presented a Cost Agree- ment with said company setting forth the rate of $29.00 per acre foot of water. 'Recommended approval of the two agreements. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED that that certain Water Right License and Agreement between the City -10- Council Minutes March 15, 1977 X44 13 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) of E1 Segundo and Atlantic Richfield Company 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 License /Agreement 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 License/ Agreement for and on behalf of the city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the certain Cost Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Atalantic Richfield Company presented to this Council on this date be and the same is hereby approved and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 5) Professional Services for continued study of the City's Sanitary Sewer Facilities Presented Phase I and II of the Sewer Facilities Study prepared by Alderman, Swift and Lewis covering re- evaluation of the Sewer Master Plan area east of Sepulveda Boulevard and analysis of the flow capacity of the sewer system in that area. Recommended that said firm be authorized to proceed with Phase III through VI of the Study and Phase VII which provides for investigation and analysis of operational difficulties at Sepulveda and Grand Avenue, in total amount of $8,175. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the proposal of Alderman, Swift and Lewis for Phase III through Phase VII of the sewer facilities study be accepted; that funds, not to exceed $8,175 be appropriated from the Con- tingency Account of the General Fund for these services, and purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold -11- Council Minutes March 15, 1977 X 44 l4 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance permitting destructi_ „gl-- dul2lilcate records, entitled: ORDINANCE” NO.,F923 AN ORDINANCE OF THE crTY OF EL SEQWgPO CALIFORNIA, AMENDINd *` TLE 2 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAP -, TER 2.56 THERETO RELATING TO DESTRUC- TION OF RECORDS which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Van Vranken advised he had heard the Chamber of Commerce was proposing to move into its own quarters on Main Street and asked if an internal study could be made to determine the best use of the space. City Manager Jones stated that staff would investigate. 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 15. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10 :00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, VL /)- 4" � � a er a A. 211-r—rowest city er -12- Council Minutes March 15, 1977