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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
February 19, 1980
1. CALL TO ORDER
The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on the above
date at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. , in the Council Chamber of the
E1 Segundo City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Fire Chief Thomas Baron
3. INVOCATION - By Pastor Eyrich Hansen of St. John's Lutheran Church
City Clerk Burrowes announced that in the absence of both the Mayor
and the Mayor pro tempore, it would be in order for the Council to
appoint one of its members present to act as a temporary mayor to
preside over this meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
Councilman Nagel be appointed temporary Chairman for this meeting.
Motion carried.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue and Nagel.
Absent: Mayor Balmer and Mayor pro tempore
Van Vranken
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Requests were made to discuss Item 'b', Warrants and Expense Checks;
Item 'e', Resolution naming election officers and polling places; and
Item 'g' , Final Tract Map No. 34854.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue; seconded by Councilman Benson, and
unanimously carried that the items appearing on the Consent Calendar
of the Agenda, with the exception of those heretofore enumerated be
approved, as follows:
a. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of the E1 Segundo City
Council held February 4. 1980
... Approved as written
c. Complaint of International Business Machines Corporation - vs-
City of E1 Segundo et al for recovery of property taxes
... Ratified and approved City Attorney's action of forward-
ing to Los Angeles County Counsel for defense
d. Resolution consolidating Interest and Redemption Funds No. 17,
18 and 19
entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2971
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSOLIDATING
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 1955, INTEREST
AND REDEMPTION FUND NO. 17; PARK AND RECREA-
TION BONDS, 1954, INTEREST AND REDEMPTION
FUND NO. 18; AND WATER BONDS, 1948, INTEREST
AND REDEMPTION FUND NO. 19
... Approved as written
f. Resolution reb arding Canvass by City Clerk of April 8, 1980
Election Results
entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2972
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CAN-
VASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1980, TO BE MADE BY
THE CITY CLERK
... Approved as written
8. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
b. Warrants and Expense Checks
Councilman Benson stated he was unhappy about the line listing of the
warrants and would like a more detailed description of what the items
were that had been purchased. Asked the Director of Finance to get
the information from his office on several items he was interested in
and report back before the end of this meeting.
e. Resolution regarding election officers and polling places for
the April 8, 1980 election
Councilman Bue inquired about the polling places listed as not being
accessible to the handicapped.
City Clerk Burrowes explained that it meant those locations had steps,
narrow doors, or limited space, inaccessible to a wheelchair. Further
advised that at these locations, the ballot-can be taken to the handi-
capped person outside the building by an election officer and the
handicapped person can vote in this way, or voting could be done by
absentee ballot.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Temporary Chairman Nagel,
that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2973
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOT-
ING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING
PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION
FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1980, HERETOFORE CALLED
BY RESOLUTIONS NOS. 2959, 2963 AND 2965 OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue and Temporary
Chairman Nagel
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
g. Resolution approving Final Tract Map No. 34854, Anastasi
Construction Company
Mr. Ed Erdley stated he only wanted to see how the vote would go.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Temporary Chairman Nagel,
that the following resolution, entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2974
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL
MAP OF TRACT NO. 34854 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue and Temporary Chairman Nagel.
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Alcoholic Beverage Control application for person -to- person
transfer of On -Sale Beer and Wine on public premises from
Buds Corrall. 115 Richmond Street
Hearing no objections, subject application was ordered received
and filed.
b. E1 Segundo Unified School District notification of its withdrawal
from combining its election with the City Election on April 8,1980
Upon questioning by Council if extra expenses had been incurred
in preparation of consolidating the elections, City Clerk Burrowes
replied that she had made inquiry of the City Attorney in this
regard.
City Manager Jones stated he had been advised by the City Attorney
that the City did not have a legal basis for charging the District
for services.
The City Clerk advised that considerable time and effort had been
spent in the preparations for consolidation.
The Council ordered the letter received and filed.
C. City of Tiburon requesting financial assistance in the appeal of
the case of Agins vs. City of Tiburon to the U.S. Supreme Court
Hearing no objections, the Temporary Chairman ordered the letter received
and filed.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance amending Section 16.44.050 of Municipal Code relating
to Building Permits in Tract No. 1685, Block 11, Lot 10
The City Attorney having been called out of the Council meeting, City
Manager Jones explained that when expenses were encountered for instal-
lation of a storm drain line abutting unimproved land, the Council asked
that this cost be charged back to the developer and subsequently Ordi-
nance No. 977 with those provisions was adopted in October, 1979.
Further stated that the subject ordinance was issued to clarify one
section of said Ordinance No. 977.
Mr. George Renfro, 759 Main Street, stated he was the owner of the
property listed in subject ordinance and asked why he had not been
notified of this action. Stated that other properties would benefit
from the storm drain line, but only he would be assessed for the cost
of the whole project. Requested that the City Attorney answer whether
or not the property owner should be notified when a lien is attached to
his property.
The City Manager stated this was not considered a lien against the
property.
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After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Benson,
seconded by Councilman Bue, that this matter be deferred until the
next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried.
b. Item b. Warrants and Expense Checks on Consent Calendar
Director of Finance Weber stated he had the information Councilman
Benson had requested and furnished the information substantiating
various purchases questioned by the Councilman.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Council-
man Bue, that Warrants Nos. 65979 through 66120 on Demand Register
Summary No. 15 and Expense Checks Nos. 2554 through 2627 on Expense
Check Register No. 14, in total amount of $405,488.82 conforming to
the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 970, be ratified and approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, and Temporary Chairman Nagel
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Councilman Bue asked if anyone knew anything about Assembly Bill
1983.. Hearing no response, he stated he would like to take a
closer look at it.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
13. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Temporary Chairman Nagel,
that the meeting adjourn, time of adjournment being 7:40 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
Richard G. Nagel, Temporary Aairman
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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