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1979 JUN 19 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEG UNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 1979 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on the above date 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 Councilman Bue 3. INVOCATION Mr. Oran Randall delivered an invocation 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Balmer presented Miss Hadeel Talli, American Field Service Student from Zorka, Jordan with a letter to the mayor of her home town and keys to the City of El Segundo. Miss Talli thanked the people of El Segundo for the opportunity of attending school in the City. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - -- None 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, and unanimously carried, that all the items listed under the Consent Calendar on the agenda be approved as recommended, as follows: a. Minutes of adjourned regular City Council meeting held May 29, 1979 Approved as written b. Minutes of adjourned regular City Council meeting held May 30, 1979 Approved as written c. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held June 5, 1979 Approved as written d. Warrants Nos. 63568 through 63700 on Demand Register Summary No. 25 and Expense Checks Nos. 2297 through 2318 on Expense Check Register No. 21 in total amount of $834,958.29 Ratified and approved e. Southern Pacific Transportation Company et al vs. City of El Segundo et al for refund of property tax for fiscal year 1977 -78 Approved and ratified City Attorney forwarding to Los Angeles County Counsel for defense f. Quitclaim deed releasing r,., . ` %^ +ter Company easements at 815 -821 Main Street to Buckingham Investments ei Approved quit claiming Parcel No. 1 and No. 2 (Portions of Lots 13 & 14 in Block 98) to Buckingham Investments, Inc. Graydon J. Hanson, and Alan Pinchuk, each a 1/3 interest 9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - -- None 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. City of Los Angeles, Department of Airports Board of Commissioners, response to the City's request that the extension of Federal Express Corporation lease be contingent upon certain provisions, similar to those requested from Pan American Airways, in order to lower the noise level, advised that the conditions would be given careful consideration by the Board although this company's facilities are located outside the Airport buffer area. The letter was ordered filed. b. WeTip Organization, requesting assistance in funding the program Mr. James Vigneau, president, reported on the function, purpose and results of the program; that it was aimed at helping law enforcement mainly in the area of drugs, but had been expanded to encourage tips on any crime; that by maintaining the anonymity of the caller, information is received that might not otherwise be reported. Stated it was a method for everyone to get in his two cents worth, and by assessing everyone 2�, it would make them aware of the program. After discussion, the Mayor asked that this matter be deferred until the next Council meeting for further consideration. 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City Manager Jones 1) Proposals for excess workers compensation insurance coverage Reported that the proposals from the City's present insurance carrier was the best received. Recommended renewal of $2, 000, 000 coverage with $250,000 Retention for a minimum premium of $13,333 annually, deposit premium of $17,600, with Employers Reinsurance Corporation. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and excess insurance coverage be renewed with Employers Reinsurance Corporation for fiscal year 1979 -80. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -2- Council Minutes June 19, 1979 2) Salary and fringe benefit changes for general employees Advised that the Memorandum of Understanding with General Employees provides for an increase adjusted to the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles /Long Beach area which amounts to 6 %, plus $10.00 per month increase for health insurance premiums. Recommended adoption of the resolution insti- tuting these changes. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2924 A RESOLUTION OF THE C ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1A3.010 OF AND ADDING SECTION 1A3.125 TO, CHAPTER IA3 (GENERAL GOVERN- MENT SERIES) OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. 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) Salary and benefit changes - Fire Service employees Advised that the continuing Memorandum of Understanding with the Fire Association includes a change from a 56 -hour work week to a 52 -hour work week schedule; a six percent salary adjustment; and additional contributions for dental and health insurance. Recommended adoption of resolution approv- ing the adjustment in the work week schedule, and approving the salary and benefit changes. Also recommended that an allocation from the Unappropriated Reserves in amount of $170,000 be provided for the adjustments made in salary and benefits for general and fire service employees. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2925 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING PARAGRAPH "NO. 3" OF SECTION 1A6.020 OF CHAPTER IA6 OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. 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- Council Minutes June 19, 1979 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2926 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING SECTIONS 1A4.010, 1A4.020 AND 1A4.035, OF, AND ADDING SECTIONS 1A4.025, 1A4.026 AND 1A4.145 TO, CHAPTER IA4 (FIRE SAFETY SERVICE SERIES) OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. 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 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that $170,000 be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserves to cover the adjustments in salary and benefits made in the aforementioned resolutions. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4) Appropriation of funds and final 1978 -79 budget adjustments Recommended that the Council appropriate some funds this year for items included in next year's operating budget; make additional appropriations for items not yet budgeted; and provide for the 1978 -79 budget clean -up items which were enumerated: Department Account City Council Insurance Finance Part-time salaries City Treasurer Part-time salaries Legal Professional & Technical Personnel Photo & Printing Fire Salaries - overtime Vehicle Operating Expense Building Safety Vehicle Operating Expense Street Cleaning Vehicle Operating Expense Contractural Services Street Maintenance Special Department Supplies Vehicle Operating Expense Street Lighting Contractual Services Curbs & Sidewalks Vehicle Operating Expense Traffic Safety Contractual Services Storm Drains Utilities Refuse Disposal Contractual Services -4- Additional Appropriations $ 966. 2,398. 785. 25,699. 576. 20,372. 3,293. 741. 6,063. 769. 743. 3,509. 13,003. 597. 5,525. 1,303. 2,711. Council Minutes June 19, 197' X`• ,, w r Additional Department Account Appropriations City Garage Utilities $ 402. Permanent /Part-time salaries 4,014. Library Uti I ities 1,196.. Parks Salaries- overtime 2,377. Vehicle Operating Expense 2,088. Aquatics Utilities 7,480. Government Buildings Utilities 18,000. Sub Total $124,610. Water Well No. 5 2,412. Total Extra Basic Budget $127,022. Recommended that $2,401,588 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserves for items already budgeted; $782,022 for new items, including the adjustments heretofore listed; all the capital improvement projects from the Gasoline Tax Fund in amount of $216,500 and from the Water Fund in amount of $200,000. Advised that these changes would reduce the General Fund Reserves on June 30, 1979 to $278,723.00. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None Requested permission to meet in Executive Session with the Council follow- ing this meeting to discuss matters of negotiations with the Police Officers' Association. b. City Attorney Allen 1) Agreement with the Ray Wilson Co. Presented the Council with copies of an agreement with the Ray Wilson Co., which represented a compromise settlement in exchange for pending litigation. Advised there were two areas that might require modification. First, in the event a subcontractor refused to sign the agreement, the City would have the right to withhold twice the amount due for the job, and second, a question of whether the air conditioning unit MZ -2 could comply with the specifications under all extreme conditions. The City Attorney further advised that the precise form of the modifications had not been finalized, and recommended the Mayor be authorized to sign said agreement with the City Manager authorized to approve the two modifications. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of settlement agreement between the City of El Segundo and Ray Wilson Co., Ace Day & Night Electric Company, Inc., Certified Insulation Company, Gypsum Enterprises, Inc., R. E. Williams & Sons, Inc., and Total Mechanical, Inc., -5- Council Minutes June 19, 1979 X . as hereinabove revised, 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 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 Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 2) Transfer of Occidental Petroleum Corporation Oil Well Drilling Permit Advised that a request had been received from Cooper & Brain, Inc., for transfer of subject permit, which had been issued in 1966 by Resolution No. 2149. Presented a resolution transferring the permit as requested. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2927 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHOR- IZING THE TRANSFER OF A PERMIT TO COOPER & BRAIN, INC., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OIL which was read, be adopted. 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 Stated he would like to speak to the Council in Executive Session regard- ing the matter of the settlement of the pending suit against the City by Mr. Jack Morgan. c. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Completion of Slurry Sealing Project No. 79 -1, Pavement Coatings Co. Advised that subject contract had been completed by subject contractor on May 20, 1979 and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommended acceptance as satisfactorily complete. Councilman Bue questioned the condition of the roadbed in the 500 block of East Walnut Avenue. After discussion, by mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred for action until the next regular City Council meeting. 10 Council Meeting June 19, 1979 2) Release of Kilroy Industries Faithful Performance Bond Advised that a failthful performance bond had been required in 1973 for the construction of a traffic signal system on Nash Street in connection with Precise Plan No. 2 -73, which need had never materialized. Recommended that the bond be exonerated. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Faithful Perform- ance Bond No. 2208964 in amount of $15,000 for con- struction of a traffic signal system on Nash Street as required in Ordinance No. 811, with Kilroy Industries as principal and Safeco Insurance Company as surety, be and the some is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight on this date, June 19, 1979. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Plans and Specifications No. 77 -8, equipment for Sewage Pump Station No. 13 Presented three sets of Plans and Specifications for equipment for subject pump station. Stated it was proposed to purchase the equipment for the plant separate from the contract to install the equipment. Recommended approval of the specifications and authorization to advertise for sealed bids to be received July 10, 1979. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that "City Equipment Specification No. 77 -8A" and "Notice Inviting Bids for the Furnishing Only of Variable Speed Drive System and Main Panel for Sewage Pump Station No. 13 (Northeast corner of Sepul- veda Boulevard and Grand Avenue) in the City of El Segundo, California," presented to this Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that "City Equip- ment Specification No. 77 -86" and "Notice Inviting Bids for the Furnishing Only of Natural Gas Engines, Controls and Appurtenances for Sewage Pump Station No. 13 in the City of El Segundo, California," pre- sented to this Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -7- Council Minutes June 19, 1979 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that "City Equip- ment Specification No. 77 -8C" and "Notice Inviting Bids for the Furnishing Only of Sewage Pumps, Gear Drives and Drive Shafts for Sewage Pump Station No. 13 in the City of El Segundo, California," presented to this Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said NOTICES, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said NOTICES to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for receipt of said bids being hereby fixed for 11 :00 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, July 10, 1979. 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 4) Cancellation of Sepulveda Properties, Inc., agreement for storm drain construction Mayor Balmer announced 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 Director of Public Works presented an agreement cancelling the agreement the City has with Sepulveda Properties for subject construction. Stated that Universal Real Properties, Inc., had purchased the property that the storm drain construction would serve, and the City had approved an agreement with that company transferring Sepulveda Properties' respon- sibilities. Recommended acceptance of the cancellation. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agree- ment between the City of El Segundo and Sepulveda Properties, Inc., cancelling agreement for construc- tion of storm drain facilities, entered into on November 15, 1977, 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 auth- orized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. 10 Council Minutes June 19, 1979 � 1 w 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 5) Amendments to Traffic Regulations Recommended that the Traffic Resolution be amended to include stop signs at Sycamore Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive, and on Dune Street at Acacia and Sycamore. Further, that street sweeping no parking signs be installed on Dune Street and Redwood Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2928 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.4 AND SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2737 (THE TRAFFIC RESOLUTION) AS AMENDED; WHICH SAID SUBSECTION AND SECTION RELATE TO NO PARKING - STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE, AND THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, RESPECTIVELY which was read, be adopted. 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 6) Parcel Map No. 7196 and dedication of land for street improvements Mayor Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the action or discussion of the next two items and, therefore, turned the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Mr. Glickman reported that the owners of the land, Chevron Land and Development Company, K & G Investment Company and El Segundo Unified School District offered to dedicate a corner radius for public street purposes at the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Kansas Street. Recommended approval of the Final Map and acceptance of the dedication. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2929 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROV- ING THE FINAL PARCEL MAP OF TRACT NO. 7196 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. _9_ Council Minutes June 19, 1979 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 7) Parcel Map No. 10427 and dedication of land for street improvements Advised that the owners of the land, Chevron USA, Inc., International Rectifier Corporation, Sargent Industries, Inc., and Stanley Novak had offered to dedicate corner radii at the northeast corner of Franklin Avenue and Kansas Street and at the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and Kansas Street. Recom- mended approval of the final map and acceptance of the dedication. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2930 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROV- ING THE FINAL PARCEL MAP OF TRACT NO. 10427 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, 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 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance approving 1979 -80 Fiscal Year Budget The City Attorney presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 970 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE 1979 -80 FISCAL YEAR which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Ordinance No. 970 be adopted. 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 -10- Council Minutes June 19, 1979 I ; b. Ordinance increasing dog license fees The City Attorney presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 971 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 8.08.105, S. 12.040 AND 8.12.060 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 8.08.102 TO, THE EL SEGUNDO MUN- ICIPAL CODE, WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO DOG REGULATIONS which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Ordinance No. 971 be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None c. Ordinance reducing dog license fees for senior citizens The City Attorney presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 972 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 8.12.045 TO THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SECTION RELATES TO A FIFTY PERCENT DISCOUNT FOR CERTAIN DOG LICENSE APPLICANTS 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 Councilman Van Vranken, that Ordinance No. 972 be adopted. 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 d. Ordinance providing for proration of dog license fees The City Attorney presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 973 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.12.060 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SEC- TION PERMITS PRORATION OF DOG LICENSE FEES which title was read. -11- Council Minutes June 19, 1979 Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said Ordinance No. 973 was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Ordinance No. 973 be adopted. 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 e. Plans for widening El Segundo Boulevard by Hughes Aircraft Company Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the discussion or action in subject matter. Mr. Robert Bein, Architect Consultant for Hughes, displayed a revised engineering map and landscaping map for subject street improvements, indi- cating a ten -foot median strip and two left -turn pockets to handle the antici- pated increased traffic. Stated they were looking for approval of the right of way so that work could progress on the plans; that the landscaping would be presented at a later date. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the tentative plans of Hughes Aircraft Company for improvements of El Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda and Aviation Boulevards be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Councilman Bue Mr. Ed. Erdely questioned the approval, that the Hughes development had been approve y means of a precise plan and that he thought a change to a precise plan should be considered by the Planning Commission before Council consideration. Planning Director Loverde advised that the street was not a part of the precise plan. Staff advised that the matter would come back to the Council for final approval, that at this point a hearing was not required. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Change in Planned Residential Development (PRD) Zone Councilman Nagel stated he had talked to one of the Planning Commis- sioners regarding subject zone change, reminding him that the Council had approved Precise Plan No. 11 -78 with provisions to change the zoning of that property to PRD or R -3. Further, the Planning Commission had been considering changing the zoning of the existing City Garage property to PRD. Stated there was some question in his mind regarding the previous action taken, and requested that Council reopen this matter for consideration. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that reconsideration of changing the PRf3 requirements from two acres to one -half acre be continued until the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried, Councilman Benson voting No. -12- Council Minutes June 19, 1979 i1 - , / i b. Beach parking, Grand Avenue/Vista del Mar Councilman Nagel stated the conditions of subject parking lot were becoming worse, asked if there was some way the City Could get the County Department of Beaches to police and maintain the area. City Manager Jones advised that this was City of Los Angeles property and the El Segundo Police responded as back up only. Councilman Nagel asked if staff could investigate, that if the area could not be improved, suggested the parking lot be closed. Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered staff to report on this matter at the next regular City Council meeting. 14. CRAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 15. RECESS At the hour of 8:37 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9 :25 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. City Attorney Allen asked for Council approval to enter into an escrow agreement to settle the Morgan litigation SWC 49281 E upon payment of the sum of 55, 178.69 to Jack W. Morgan and Ava H. Morgan in exchange for settlement of their law suit and conveyance of property set forth in escrow instructions and agreement presented to the City Council at this time. Mayor Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in this action and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Attorney's request be approved. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 16. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. James Upton, who passed away on May 31, 1979; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED Q Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk E. L. Balmer, Mayor -13- Council Minutes June 19, 1979