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1978 APR 04 CC MINX 4482, MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE - CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO April 4, 1978 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on April 4, 1978 at 7 :00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. 2. . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Fire Chief Thomas Baron. 3. INVOCATION Delivered by Pastor Chester Harter, Jr. of the First Baptist Church. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Hearing on vacation of portion of Bungalow Drive and east -west alleys in Blocks 31 and 32 ! The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fired for the hearing on the vacation of portions of Bungalow Drive and the east -west alleys in Blocks 31 and 32 per Resolution of Intention No. 2836, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk stated that affidavits of mailing and publishing the notice were in her file. The Mayor directed these become part of the files for this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk re- plied that response had been received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District requesting certain easements on which the Director of Public Works would report. Director of Public Works Glickman reported the County Flood Control District had requested the city issue a 5 foot easement for pedestrian ingress and egress along Franklin Avenue. Stated this was not included in Resolution of Intention No. 2836 and, therefore, recommended said resolution be rescinded and a new Resolution of Intention be adopted which would include this requested easement. At this time, the hour being 7:05 o'clock p.m., Councilman Van Vranken entered the Council chamber and took his place at the Council table. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to subject matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that this hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following rescinding resolution, entitled: X 4683 RESOLUTION NO. 2842 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2836 WHICH RESOLUTION RELATES TO THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF BUNGALOW DRIVE AND THE EAST -WEST ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 31 AND 32 WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. On roll call said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Bue, that subject vacation iproceedings be rescheduled for hearing on May 2, 1978 and that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2843 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEG UNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDON- MENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF BUNGALOW DRIVE AND THE EAST -WEST ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 31 AND 32, WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Von Vranken and Mayor B61mer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b. Hearing on Precise Plan No. 6-77 for condominium development at 622 and 626 East Holly Avenue The Mayor announced that this wus the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on subject Precise Plan for a 5 -unit Townhouse development.and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk stated that affidavits of mailing and publishing the notice were in her file. The Mayor directed that the files become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied, that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that application had been made by Eugene and Natalie Zabel for a precise plan and subdivision to construct a 5 -unit townhouse condominium on two lots presently zoned R -3, replacing two single family dwellings. Stated the development would not have an ad- verse effect on the environment and, therefore, a Negative Declaration had been prepared covering Precise Plan No. 6 -77 and Subdivision No. 8 -77. Recommendea certification of the Negative Declaration and approval of the Precise Plan. -2- Council Minutes April 4, 1978 ^-t 10 Lo —r The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor or in opposition to this Plan. There being no response, motion was made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration for Precise Plan 6-77 and Subdivision No. 8-77 be certified. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2844 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING (WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS) PRECISE PLAN NO. 6 -77 (ZOBEL) which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None C. Status report on Los Angeles International Airport Ground Access Study Dr. Manny Diamond of DeLeuw, Cather and Company, consultants for the Airport Transportation Planning and Feasibility Study, stated that most of the work had been completed and he wished to present the preliminary conclusions summarizing what had been done in the past year. Presented charts demonstrat- ing and explaining the economical evaluations of the different ways and means of meeting the objective to stabilize the levels of congestion to that experienced in 1977. Stated several ways had been studied to meet this objective such as diverting traffic to offsite parking facilities connections being made with multi- use vehicles, creating express bus lanes, building an elevated busway from remote parking lots, and building an elevated 4 -lane road over the sidewalks and curb drop -off lanes at the airport. Stated that if the 1 -105 Freeway is not constructed in the near future, it would cause local areas to be highly congested. In sum- mary, reported that the preferred alternative was the second level roadway, which would give the lowest yearly cost and best transportation service, would afford improved environmental and community factors and furnish the best air- port operations. Mr. Steven Yee, Department of Airports, responded to questions 1+y the Council. Dr. iamond stated the initial reports would be furnished to the city as soon as they are received from the printer. d. Hearing on proposed revisions to Chapter 9.06 of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to Noise and Vibration Regulations The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk replied that an affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor directed the file become a part of the hearing and inquired if any written com- munications had been received. The City Clerk stated that none had been received. -3- Council Minutes­' April 4, 1978 0 F2 Director of Building Safety Dalgleish stated that changes had been proposed to the code and presented the changes section by section for Council and staff discussion, after which Councilman Nagel requested the changes be incorporated into the ordinance and presented at the next regular meeting for action. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. Dr. Dora Polk, l 11 West Palm Avenue, spoke of the noise from concerts at the %an Stan rn i6rary Park which had affected her personal and professional life. Dr. Polk requested that several limiting requirements be incorporated it.to the Noise Ordinance to guarantee peace and quiet, stating that a full environ- mental review of the proposed amendments should be required. Requested that the Council go back to the principles of the noise element of a couple years ago and that every change be considered carefully, particularly that the Council very carefully consider the issuance of variances for rock bond concerts at the park, and let the bandstand be used in a way to celebrate those principles it was built to celebrate. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this hearing be continued until the next regular City Council meeting to be held April 18, 1978. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - - None REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Councilman Nagel asked that the Council oppose AB -2659 which would extend binding arbitration for emergency services of public safety employees. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the city strongly oppose AB -2659. Motion carried. b. Councilman Nagel requested the Council to oppose AB -2744 whi h Id c wou authorize Agency Shop in cities and counties. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Benson, that AB -2744 be opposed. Motion carried. c. Councilman Nagel stated that SB -532 would create a retirement benefit program for volunteer firefighters. Asked the Council to oppose this bill. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Benson that SB -532 be opposed. Motion carried. d. The matter of appointments to various committees and organizations was discussed. During discussion, Councilman Benson stated he did not wish to- serve on any committee. By mutual consent of the Council, staff members and council members were appointed to committees and organizations as follows: Committees and /or Organizations Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project 1 -105 Freeway Coordinating Committee Inter -City Transportation Committee League of California Cities L.A. Airport Area Advisory Committee L.A. County Sanitation District 05 Municipal Fine Arts Committee National League of Cities Noise Abatement Committee Sister City Committee. Advisory Board South Bay Cities Association South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee South Bay Regional Communications -4- Delegate Bue Balmer Van Vranken Nagel Balmer Balmer Nagel Nagel Nagel Balmer Alternate Nagel Jones Bue Balmer Van Vranken Balmer Balmer Jones Bue Nagel Van Vranken Balmer Van Vranken Balmer Council Minutes April 4, 1978 x -gbss r• IP zM Committees and /or Organizations (cont'd) South Bay Cities Sanitation District So. Calif. RTD -City Selection Committee So. Calif. Association of Governments (SCAG) Southwest Area Planning West Basin Water Association Delegate Alternate Balmer Van Vranken Nagel Balmer Bue Balmer Balmer Loverde Balmer Van Vranken RECESS: At the hour of 9 :45 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a short recess. At the hour of 9 :55 o'clockl" m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. CONSENT CALENDAR The items appearing on the Consent Calendar of the agenda were acted upon by one motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, and unanimously carried that staff's recommendations for the following items be approved. a. Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held March 21, 1978 Approved as written b. Warrant Nos. 58838 through 59115 on Demand Register Summary No. 19 and Expense Check Nos. 1838 through 1850 on Expense Check Register No. 17 in total amount of $669,336.36 Approved and ratified c. State Alcoholic Beverage Control application for Person -to- Person transfer s of On -Sale General Eating Place License for the Time Out at 226 Standard St. Ordered filed d. Bids for replacement of mobile and portable radios to be used for Fire Department in emergency situations Low bid of Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc., in amount of $9,828.46 accepted. e. Bids for reroofing the Teen.Center Building Low bid of DeBrouwer Bros., in amount of $3,298.00 accepted. f. Operl/promotional examination for position of secretary Approved conducting the examination g. Open/promotional examination for position of Librarian Approved conducting the examination CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - - None 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Regional Coastal Commission - request to refrain from any work regarding the city's coastal plan until a determination is made c: to ap,,ropriate guidelines for El Segundo -5- Council Minutes April 4, 1978 X -468-7 Director of Planning Loverde explained that for the time being, the city's zoning ordinance and land use ordinance will suffice for that coastal plan. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the letter filed. b. Doremus & Company for Los Angeles County Medical Association, request to consider adopting a resolution relating to Immunization Public Awareness Program. The Mayor questioned the paragraph reciting the state law regarding mandatory vaccination. By mutual agreement of the Council, this paragraph was deleted. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel , that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2845 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOR ITS PUBLIC SERVICE ACTION TO IMMUNIZE CHILDREN AGAINST COMMUNICABLE DISEASES which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Report on South Bay Regional Communications System Presented a report bringing the Council up to date on operations of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority. Stated that many of the problems had been resolved, that the first four weeks response time at the Communications Center compared to four week period in 1977 indica- ted that the 1978 time proved to be up to the standards of 1977, if not better. Police Chief Johnson and Mr. James Munson, Director of the Center, reported to the Council and responded to Council's inquiries. Mr. Jones asked the Council to consider relieving the staff from furnishing weekly reports, suggesting that a monthly review be submitted. After discussion, it was mutually agreed 6y the Council that staff sut+mit a report every two weeks for the time being, to be lengthened to reporting on a monthly basis at the Council's discretion. 2) Change Order and amendment to contract with JTT for Civic Center telephone communications system Presented Change Order No. 7 to subject contract constituting a credit in the amount of $2,514.75. Advised that the contractor had requested all the change orders, including Change Order No. 7, be incorporated into an amendment to the contract, which amount to a total credit to the city of $2,037.54. Recommended approval of Change Order No. 7 and the amend- ment to the contract. -6- Council Minutes April 4, 1978 n -tbav Motion was made by Councilman Due, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Change Order No. 7 to contract with ITT for a credit of $2,514.75, be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Letter Agree- ment between the City of El Segundo and International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (ITT) dated March 24, 1978, constituting all current change orders to subject contract approved by the City Council, presented to this Council on this date, be and the some 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 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 Benson, Bue,. Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) National Council on the Arts - Grant for Civic Center Mall Advised that discussions had been held regarding appropriate works of art for the Civic Center Mall and that federal funds were available for this type project; that grant information indicated that funds would be available up to $50,000 on a matching basis for a commissioned piece of art or $25,000 for a purchase of a work of art. Stated a letter of intent would be required by June 30th followed by a formal application before January. 15, 1979. Suggested it might be a worthwhile project for the Municipal Fine Arts Committee. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that a letter of intent to apply for a grant for art works for the Civic Center Mall be sent to the National Council of the Arts. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: b. City Attorney Allen Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Councilman Benson Councilmen None 1) City Manager's replacement bond Presented Faithful Performance Bond No. 91 12 683 issued by Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland covering Arthur E. Jones, City Manager, effective April 17, 1978. Recommended Council determine that the $10,000 bond shall be sufficient coverage arid that said bond be approved as to surety. *Revised in accordance with -7- Council Minutes April 4, 1978 Council action 5 -2 -78 xg689 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Coun- cilman Van Vranken, that Fidelity and Deposit Company of Mary- land Bond No. 91 12 683 covering Arthur E. Jones, City Manager, in amount of $10, 000 be approved as to sufficiency and surety. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b) 2) Southern California Edison Company replacement Franchise Bond Presented Seaboard Surety Company Bond No. 829490 in amount of $1, 000 submitted by subject company as a replacement for its existing franchise bond No. CF- 7103701 -33 with Commer- cial Union Insurance Company in the same amount. Recommended that said replacement bond be accepted and approved as to surety and sufficiency. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman, Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Franchise Bond No. CF- 7103701 -33 dated May 12, 1973, with Southern California Edison Company as Principal, and Commercial Union Insurance Company as Surety, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: April 4, 1978; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that certain .Franchise Bond No. 829490, dated March 2, 1978 with Southern California Edison Company as Principal and Seaboard Surety Company as Surety, in the amount of i .$1, 000, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved as to surety and sufficiency; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to accept said Seaboard Surety Company Bond No. 829490 on behalf of the City of El Segundo, effective as of mid- night this date. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Theta Cable Television Franchise Insurance coverage Councilman Bue stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Presented a Certificate of Insurance covering Theta Cable Television franchise. Recommended acceptance of the Certifi- cate of Insurance in lieu of the insurance policy as evidence of complying with the franchise requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Van Vranken, that Certificate of Insurance with Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company, issued March 2, 1978, constitut- ing coverage as required under Theta Cable Television franchise, be and it is hereby accepted in lieu of the original insurance policy and shall be filed in the City Clerk's office as evidence of said insurance coverage. Motion carried by the following vote: -8- Council Minutes April 4, 1978 i� Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel, - - - -- - Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Councilman Bue c. Director of .Public Works Glickman 1) Completion of Phase I of Recreation Park Expansion Project 76 -6 and Change Order No 3 Advised that subject contract had been completed by Clarke Contracting Corporation on March 10, 1978 in. compliance with the City's specifications and Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Presented Change Order No. 3 con- sisting of 143 -day extension due to rain and additional items in total amount of $350. 00. Recommended the change order be approved and the contract accepted as satisfactorily complete. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Change Order No. 3 to Clarke Con- tracting Corporation contract for Phase I of Recreation Park Expansion be and the same is hereby approved in total amount of $350. 00; the Mayor be 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 following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Phase I of Recreation Park Expansion Project by Clarke Contracting Corporation, be and the same is hereby accepted as satisfactorily complete in accordance with Specification No. 76-6, as of March 10, 1978. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Amendment to Traffic Resolution - stop signs at Palm Avenue and Washing on Street Recommended installation of two additional stop signs on Palm Avenue, both east and west bound, to assure better pedestrian safety in vicinity of Washington Parkette. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2846 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF- EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2737 (THE TRAFFIC RESOLUTION) AS AMENDED, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -g Council Minutes April 4, 1978 x96q I 3) 1978 Supplement to 1976 edition of Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Recommended adoption of subject supplement. Councilman Benson stated he was not familiar with this publication. By mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting to be held April 18, 1978. 4) Change Order No. 24 Civic Center Project Presented subject change order consisting of an extension of two days and two changes required in the remodeling of the old police building in total amount of $460. 69. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Change Order No. 24 to Ray Wilson Company contract for Civic Center Project in total amount of $460. 69, be and the same is hereby approved and the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign said change order on behalf of the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5) Emergency Sewer repairs in Whiting Street Advised that on January 11, a blockage developed in the sewer in the 200 block of Whiting Street causing discharge of sewage into the street which could not be repaired with city equipment. Stated that the M. G. R. Construction Company, which had proper equip- ment and labor available for emergency repairs, were asked to perform the work for the city. Presented an invoice from said company'in amount of $16,810.65. Recommended that the emer- gency action of staff be approved and funds allocation from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund for said repairs. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the action of staff in authorizing emergency repairs to the sewer lines in Whiting Street be approved and that $16, 810. 65 be allocated from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund for payment in that amount to the M. G. R. Construc- tion Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 6) Lease of City's water rights Advised that bids for use of the city's adjudicated water rights of 1048. 3 acre feet had been solicited and only one bid, that of Atlantic Richfield Company, had been received in the amount of $32. 00 per acre foot. Recommended that the Council approve the Water. Rights License and Agreement with said company for use of the city's water during the 1978 water year (October 1, 1977 to September 30, 1978) and the Cost Agreement setting forth the rate of $32. 00 per acre foot. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: -10- Council Minutes April 4, 1978 - X4692 RESOLVED, that that certain Water Rights License and Agreement and that certain Cost Agree- ment between the City of El Segundo and Atlantic Rich- field Company, presented to the City Council on this date, be and the same are hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of each agree- ment be placed on file in the office of the Cify Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said License Agreement and Cost Agreement for and on behalf of the city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 7) Agreement for use of vacant lot at Illinois Street and Franklin Avenue Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action on this item nor on the ordinance relating to use of the abandoned railway right- of-way, and therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Mr. Glickman presented a letter agreement with Chevron Land and Development Company for storage on subject vacant lot of material excavated from the water reservoir site. Recommended approval. lCity Attorney Allen stated that since the city is now self - insured, it could not comply with the terms of last paragraph of Condition 5. Suggested that Mr. Glickman be authorized to sign the agreement with the provision that the city's self- insurance program suffice in lieu of liability insurance; that the city would be liable under the hold - harmless clause in the agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Letter Agreement, dated March 1, 1978 with Chevron. Land and Development Company be approved subject to the accep- tance of the city's self- insurance program as a substitution for the public liability insurance requirements in paragraph 3 of Condition 5 of said agreement. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance extending the moratorium on use of abandoned Southern Pacific Railway right -of -way entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 953 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USA; OF A CER- TAIN PORTION OF ABANDONED SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY RIGHT -OF -WAY -11- Council Minutes April 4, 1978 After motion being duly made and carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 953 was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Nagel reported that the parking lot at the end of Grand Avenue on the beach had become a "hang out" in the evening hours, resulting in policing of the area. Asked if Staff could work with the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches toward getting the area closed off when the County is not controlling it. There being no objections of the Council, the staff was so ordered. b. Councilman Nagel referred to the ballot argument in favor of the South Bay County. Mr. Jim Walker, 221 43rd. Street, Manhattan Beach, Chairman of the out ay ounty Committee, stated the committee had put together arguments in favor of the formation of the South Bay County and asked that the El Segundo City Council submit the argument to Los Angeles County Registrar for inclusion in the June 6 ballot pamphlet with the provision that the argument submitted and signed by the Councilmen could be withdrawn before the deadline date and replaced by the same argument signed by committee members should no other city submit an argument for the new county. f Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded.by Councilman Nagel, that Councilmen Benson, Bue and Nagel be authorized to sign the argument for the formation of a new South Bay County and that said argument be withdrawn should no other city file an argument. Motion carried unanimously. i4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - - None 15. .ADJOURNMENT: No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, Mayor Balmer declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being 11 :20 o'clock p.m. - UPROVED: a a mer, a1GI" yor� Respectfully submitted, x �-, Z4 41�1, 4 4 Val erie urrowes, i y er -12- Council Minutes April 4, 1978 X 94 G 93