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1978 MAY 02 CC MINX 470 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO May 2, 1978 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, May 2, 1978 at 7 :00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Clerk Burrowes led the salute to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION Delivered by Dr. Howard Greer, pastor of the Pacific Baptist Church 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Councilman Blake Sanborn of Whittier, president of Independent Cities of Los Angeles County, stated he appreciated the opportunity to appear before the Council with a proposal to solicit the Council's involvement in the organization of Independent Cities. Stated the annual dues are $160 but the benefits are for beyond that cost. Recommended the City become involved in the organization; answered questions from the Council, stating that there is a need for strength in the organization to overcome some of the unfair proposals supported by the contract cities. Mayor Balmer stated the Council would take this recommendation under advisement and would let Councilman Sanborn know of the Council's decision. b. Hearing on vacation of portion of Bungalow Drive and alleys in Blocks 31 & 32 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Bungalow Drive and alleys in Blocks 31 and 32 per Resolution of Intention No. 2843, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Burrowes advised that affidavits of posting and publishing the notice were in her file. The Mayor directed these 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. Acting Director of Public Works Jack Allen reported that the rights -of- way for the streets and alleys had been dedicated, but never improved. Stated that the five foo easement for pedestrian ingress and egress along Franklin Avenue, requested by the County Flood Control District, had been withheld from the vacation. Recommended approval. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor or in opposition to subject vacation. There being no response, motion was made, seconded and carried that the hearing be closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2850 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACA- TION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF BUNGALOW DRIVE AND THE EAST -WEST ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 31 AND 32, WITHIN SAID CITY AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLU- TION OF INTENTION NO. 2843 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. Continued hearing on proposed revisions to noise and vibration regulations Mayor Balmer asked that this item be deferred until the arrival of an interested citizen who had expressed a wish to make input at the hearing. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - - None 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, Board of Directors Councilman Van Vranken reported that the staff had recommended increas- ing the manning level of the Center to 39 permanently; that discussions at the last Board meeting regarding budgeting funds for additional personnel had resulted in a vote of 3 to 2 to defer the action until the June meeting. Stated he was in favor of increasing the budget, that the additional help would hopefully alleviate some of the problems. b. League of California Cities, Executive Meeting - Sacramento Councilman Nagel reported that major discussions were had regarding Urban Strategy of California and the possible effects of Propositions No. 13 and No. 8 on the cities. Stated that names were being gathered for submittal to the Governor to serve on a committee to study the areas of region sharing pools, property and sales tax sharing, etc., which he had reported on at the last Council meeting, and he had asked that his name be put on the list. Recommended that every member of the Council read the report. c. South Bay Cities Association . Councilman Bue reported that a speaker at the last meeting related teeffects Proposition No. 13 would have on the cities, schools, and others. Discussions were held on both Proposition No. 13 and No. 8. Councilman Van Vranken announced that Councilman Bue had been elected vice - president of the Association. d. Southwest Area Planning . Mayor Balmer reported that discussions were held on the formation of the South Bay counties and the methods of seceding from Los Angeles County. _ -2- Council Minutes May 2, 1978 X 4 :i t) 7. 91 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) e. Mayor Balmer reported that Sate project water was now reaching El Segundo; that there is activity on using reclaimed water in the Refinery, which will involve far - reaching problems. Stated that this program may get underway in the next two years. f. Councilman Benson inquired if the Council was going to take a stand on Proposition No. 13. Mayor Balmer stated a stand could be taken provided he could muster three votes. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Benson, that the City Council cast a vote for Proposition No. 13. Motion diedfor lack of a second. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Councilman Benson requested that Item a - approval of the April 4 Council minutes be discussed separately. b. Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 18, 1978 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the minutes of the subject meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. c. Warrant Nos. 59281 through 59442 on Demand Register Summary No. 21 and Expense Check Nos. 1873 through 1888 on Expense Check Register No. 19, in total amount of $557,431.81. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken Nagel, that subject warrants and Expense Checks, be ratified and approved. Motion carried. 9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR , seconded by Councilman drawn in payment of demands a. Approval of minutes of regular City Council meeting held April 4, 1978 Councilman Benson inquired if the grant amount of $50,000 for Civic Center Art works was going to be put in subject minutes. After discussion by Council and staff, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the Council minutes of April 4,1978, be amended on Page 7 to insert the following, and that as so amended, be approved. "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 purchase of a work of art" Motion carried unanimously The Mayor announced that the Council would return to Item (c) under Special Order of Business at this time. c. Continued hearing on proposed revisions to Noise and Vibration Regulations The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on revisions to the noise and vibration ordinance, and in- quired of City Clerk Burrowes if any written communications had been received. The City Clerk replied that none had been received. -3- Council Minutes May 2, 1978 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Item c. (continued) � v / Director of Building Safety Dolgleish reported that the staff had been work- ing on the guidelines for noise regulations which had been excluded from the ordinance. Reported on the noise measurements taken at the Fair held in Library Park which would be used to more realistically adjust some of the regulations. Discussions were held on the changes in the ordinance, after which Council requested that the word, "exterior" be inserted in paragraph (g) of Section 9.06.090 indicating that permits shall be required for all exterior activities using amplified sound. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak on this matter. Dr. Dora Polk, 111 West Palm Avenue, stated she had made every effort to get some defi Hite points of view from the Council, that she had made a proposal that a 65 dba limitation for Library Park be written into the ordinance, but she had no objection if it were included in the guidelines, and that she would like to have the Council pass on this point. Further stated she would have no objection to the progressive building of the guidelines to meet the exigencies as they arise as long as each fragment would be passed on by the Council and would then become prevailing policy. Recommended that a strict time limit be placed on the use of amplifiers; that guidelines contain some limitations on noise making even at the 65 dba level and that a noise officer be on patrol for the full duration of an event or some provisions made for turning the control over to a police officer during the time the noise officer could not be present. Asked that some contact be afforded her so that if the permit levels were exceeded, she would be able to telephone and ask for her rights to be met, that this was a very small matter for the concessions she had been trying to make in this matter. Mr. Walt Eggert, 1435 East Sycamore Avenue, stated it appeared that pro- visions were being considered that were not practical to implement; that the concept of keeping the people informed in language they could understand was not being carried out. Further stated he too was concerned about noise, the motor bikes, motorcycles, etc., in the late hours of the night which should be controlled. There being no further response, motion was made, seconded and carried, that the hearing be closed. Councilman Benson stated he did not agree with tightening the permitted noise levels in manufacturing zones. Councilman Nagel explained that the community had been surveyed and that this reduction was reasonable for these zones. After further discussion, and by majority consent of the Council, City Attorney Allen was directed to present the Noise Ordinance for introduction with the provision that the guidelines will be before the Council for close scrutiny before adoption of said ordinance. City Attorney Allen read the changes heretofore requested be made to paragraph (g) in Section 9.06.090 and presented the Noise Ordinance, including said changes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.06 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO NOISE AND VIBRATION REG ULA TI O NS which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. -4- Council Minutes May 2, 1978 x IS' 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - - None 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Amendments to Chapter 10.79 of Municipal Code relating to abandoned and inoperative vehicles Presented two ordinances for Council's consideration, ordinance marked No. 2 being more restrictive than No. 1 . Stated that both ordinances per- mitted storage of vehicles on private property in connection with a garage, but ordinance No. 2 limited storage to less than 30 days during the preced- ing 60 days or that vehicles or parts be enclosed from view behind a fence. Also stated that ordinance No. 2 does not permit parking of inoperable vehicles in carports. Recommended adopting ordinance No. 2. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Benson, that the less restrictive ordinance, identified as No. 1 be presented. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen Bue and Van Vranken Absent: Councilmen None City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance identified as No. 1, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 10.79.030 AND 10.79..120 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO ABAN- DONED AND INOPERATIVE VEHICLES which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel, 2) Bids for 18 concrete picnic tables for Recreation Park Advised that bids had been solicited for 18 double picnic tables for replacement of older tables in Recreation Park. Stated that Block Grant funds were available under the Roberti Z -Berg Act for the purchase of these tables, the city's portion being $3,000 which had been budgeted. Further stated that only one bid had been received, that of Marchetti Park and Recreation Products in totai amount of $12,478.32 including sales tax. Recommended acceptance of said bid. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Marchetti Park and Recreation Products be accepted in amount of $12,478.32 including sales tax, and that purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -5- Council Minutes May 2, 1978 X f' �4 �3 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS 2) continued Councilman Nagel advised thata bill is in the Legislature that would permit spending 25% of Z -Berg funds for maintenance of parks, and that it may be a bill that the Council would want to support. At this time, the hour being 9 :10 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a short recess. At the hour of 9 :20 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 3) Bids for construction of block wall at Sanitation Plant No. 1 Advised that bids had been received for subject block wall, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Masonry Constructors, Inc. $4,171.71 Conel C. Layne, General Contractor $4,344.00 Bigelow- Liptak Corporation No Bid Stated that when reviewing the bids, it was found that the gate detail had been omitted from the drawing. Therefore, recommended that all bids be rejected and this item rebid at a later date. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that all bids received for construction of the block wall at Sanita- tion Plant No. 1 be rejected. Motion carried. 4) Bids for two lots on Palm Avenue (Former Palm Avenue Retention Basin) Advised that bids had been received for subject parcels, which bids were as follows: Amount of Bid Name Parcel No. 1 Parcel No. 2 Clyde T. McGee $67,777.77 - -- Leland G. Cole $65,111.00 - -- Edward J. Young $60,200.00 - -- Kemal Shabey $60,000.00 $55,000.00 F. M. Gherardi $58,259.00 - -- Herbert Emke $55,100.00 - -- Cone l C. Layne $51,650.00 $49,750.00 Edward F. Engle - -- $48,555.00 Charles C. Klutts - -- $48,000.00 Advised that both of the high bidders, Mr. McGee and Mr. Shabey, had met bid requirements. Therefore, recommended approval of the sale of said parcels to the high bidders and that the Mayor be authorized to execute deeds to said persons when cash payment has been received and all conditions have been met. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: -6- Council Minutes May 2, 1978 _t 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS 4) continued WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for sale of Parcels 1 and 2 as shown on Parcel Map No. ;,'::5, filed in Book 78, Page 82 of Parcel Maps, Count,- of Los Angeles; and WHEREAS, bids for sale of said property were received by the Cit;- Council on April 24, 1978; and WH= RE ^,S, the City Manager found that the bid of Clyde T. McGee in amount of $67,777.77 for Parcel No. 1 and Kemal Shabey in amount of $55,000.00 for Parcel No. 2 were tree highest qualified bids. NCW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 0- T -iE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, THAT the bids of Clyde ; . !/lc '-:7ee and Kemal Shabey for Par- cels 1 and 2 respectively, be accepted; and BE IT FUJ TI , RESOLVED, that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to enter into escrow proceed- ings for said properties; ant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said city be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute a deed for each of the above - mentioned parcels to the above -named persons, when all the requirements of escrow have been met; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bids of Clyde T. McGee for Parcel No. 'I and Kema+ Shabey for Parcel No. 2 are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds or checks of all unsuccessful bidders. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Count i imen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: :]o.)ncilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5) Extension of traiie, pern ii - Chevron, U.S.A. Inc. Mayor Balmer advisee tract due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participant: ir-1 tic oction or discussion of this item and, there - fore,turned this pon ion c ;-ne meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. The City Manage: . rise. tnat a request had been received to extend the permit for nne trade- � . i;efinery grounds for an additional year. Motion was made b-v Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the permit fog- one trailer at the Chevron, U.S.A. Refinery, be extended for a perioc cne year, said permit to expire May 5, 1979. Motion carried (Mayor bcImer not voting) . -7- Council Minutes May 2, 1978 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager 6) Designation of new Assistant Director of Emergency Services Advised that the present Assistant Director of Emergency Services, Fire Marshal William Coulter, plans to retire in June of this year and, therefore, recommended the Council consent to his selection of Police Captain Jerome Osnower to take on the responsibilities of this office in addition to his regular position. Councilman Benson asked why this was being taken out of the Fire Department. City Manager Jones responded. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and Captain Osnower be appointed to serve as Assistant Director of Emergency Services. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 7) Reenactment of legislation for continuation of the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) program Reported that the city has three different CETA programs which are scheduled to expire September 30, 1978 and that Congress has under con- sideration an extension for this program until 1982. Furnished the Council with an analysis of the legislation which had been prepared by the County of Los Angeles with a set of guidelines for reenactment of the program. Recommended support of the reenactment of the program under the policy guidelines suggested by the County. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Los Angeles County policy guidelines for CETA reenactment, as presented to this Council on this date, be supported. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 8) Purchase of Traffic Enforcement Vehicle for Police Department Advised that the vehicle presently used for parking enforcement had been converted from left hand to right hand drive, but had not functioned properly and had been subsequently reverted to the conventional left hand drive, creating an inefficient method of parking control. Recommended budget authorization be given to purchase one used R. H. drive Jeep from the U.S. Post Office. Stated the Water Department had a budget request for an additional vehicle, and it may be possible to transfer the former parking enforcement vehicle to that department in lieu of a new vehicle at a savings in cost.. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the allotment of funds to purchase one used right -hand drive vehicle from the U.S. Post Office be approved for use in the Police Department and that $1200 be appropriated from the Contingency Account for this purpose. -8- Council Minutes May 2, 1978 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager 8) Continued Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 9) South Bay Regional Communications Report Stated that because of changing the reporting times, the report covered only one week, April 17 through April 23. Reported on technical installa- tions at the Communications Center in the new police building and that the system response times were consistent with those of the past several weeks. 10) Scheduling of Budget Study Sessions and date of hearing Inquired of the Council as to what days would be suitable for budget study sessions. By mutual agreement, the dates of May 22 and May 23 were established for budget study of the Council and possibly May 24th. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the first meeting in June be adjourned to June 12, 1978 for a public hearing on the budget and the City Clerk be directed to publish the proper notice of said hearing. Motion carried. Asked the Council for a meeting in Executive Session following this meeting to discuss matters of employment and possible litigation. b. City Attorney Allen 1) Report on permanent quarters for Financial Savings & Loan Association Presented a letter from subject company advising that plans are expected to be submitted for permanent quarters at Sepulveda and Mariposa Avenue to the Building Department in mid June, with construction scheduled to commence in July. Recommended, that in view of this scheduling, the Council extend its instructions, heretofore given to staff, to hold in abeyance any enforce- ment activities until the first meeting in August, with instructions to the Building Director to report on the progress of the plans. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Benson, that the City Attorney's recommendation be approved and that the Director of Building Safety report to the Council on this matter August 1, 1978. Motion carried. c. Acting Director of Public Works Jack Allen 1) Southern California Rapid Transit District Bus Express Employee Program (BEEP) Presented subject report on a proposal to expand public transportation for employees in the concentrated industrial area east of Sepulveda Boule- vard. Reported that the service would provide high -level peak -hour bus service to that employment center. Stated that staff would keep the Council informed on the progress of this experimental project. -9- Council Minutes May 2, 1978 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS c. Acting Director Public Works 2) Sepulveda Properties, Inc., Agreement to delay subdivision improve- ments, Parcel Map No. 10334 Mayor Balmer advised that due to possible conflict of interest he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Acting Director Allen presented an agreement between the City and Sepulveda Properties, Inc., for delayed subdivision improvements in con- nection with Parcel Map No. 10334. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agree- ment for Subdivision Improvements between the City of El Segundo and Sepulveda Properties, Inc., presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tem 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 and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance granting Unclassified Use Permit to Chevron, U.S.A. Inc. for helistop on Refinery property Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest he would not participate in the action or discussion of this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 954 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT (1 -78), SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO CHEVRON, U.S.A., INC., TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A HELISTOP ON PROP- ERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CHEVRON REFINERY WITHIN SAID CITY which title was read. X �•� -10- Council Minutes May 2, 1978 AK I X f._1_ 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance No. 954 (continued) After motion duly made and carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 954 was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, 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 b. Ordinance authorizing amendment to PERS contract implementing the 2% at age 50 for fire safety members entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 955 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINIS- TRATION OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, the further reading of said ordinance was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, Ordinance No. 955 was adopted by the following vote: _- Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 13. NEW BUSINESS a. City Clerk Burrowes stated that in view of the Statewide Primary Election falling on the same day as the first Council meeting in June, would the Council wish to make any changes in its meeting times. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Councilmen that the meeting be held on June 7 in lieu of June b, and that the proper notices be posted accordingly. 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Walt Eggert , 1435 East Sycamore Avenue, asked why any action that comes before the Council requires that a motion be made in order for it to be included in the minutes of the meeting. Stated the Councilmen's action has been vindictive towards a fellow Council member and he did_ not feel this was the right attitude or treatment of a member of the ODuncil. Stated that evidently the Councilmen do not hear how they sound to the public and maybe they should listen to the tape recording. Further stated he was interested in what had pre- viously transpired in regard to procuring and spending money for art works for the Civic Center Mall. Council Minutes May 2, 1978 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Continued The Mayor and City Attorney explained the procedures and previous action taken in regard to procuring a grant for the Civic Center Mall art object. 15. RECESS At the hour of 10:03 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 10:20 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer 16. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being 10 :23 o'clock p.m. APPROVED: eZ g at ,1{71.4 -L E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Va I er i e A. Burrowes, City Clerk X �101 -12- Council Minutes May 2, 1978