3b. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Siadek announced that Mr.
Jack Trystman had been elected chairman replacing Mr. Thomas Brady.
Advised that as the result of the work by members of the Airport Noise
Abatement Advisory Committee, noise monitors had been installed to
detect illegal engine run ups. Stated that at the last meeting of
subject committee, the need was pointed out for better liaison and a
more integrated effort between staff and the committee to eliminate
some of the duplication and to establish a better line for information.
C. City Selection Committee, Southern California RTD. Councilman
Johnson reported that Los Angeles is proposing a one -half cent sales
tax to be used for increased public transportation facilities which
may be placed on the November 4, 1980 ballot. Stated the records
show that Los Angeles expends less money for public transportation
than any other large city in the nation.
d. South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority. Mayor Van
Vranken reported that Mr. Thomas Moyer, Director of the Center, had
resigned and it was planned to appoint a temporary director at the
next board meeting, after which recruitment processes will begin for
a new permanent director. Stated that major changes had been made in
the by -laws of the organization.
e. West Basin Water Association. Councilman Balmer reported that
rains during the past two years had raised the level of Lake Powell,
Lake Havasu and Lake Mead so that water could be released under con-
trolled conditions for hydroelectric power. Stated that if this is
done, the electricity will be purchased by the Edison Company which
may result in reduced operations at the E1 Segundo Steam Plant, re-
quiring less fuel oil from The Chevron Refinery.
f. Channel '0' T.V. Ad Hoc Committee. Councilman Siadek reported
that the school district, staff members and Theta Cable T.V. person-
nel are working on a proposal for operation of the local channel.
Stated that perhaps public current events, educational programs, etc.,
could be included in the programs. Advised that the committee is
studying the programming capabilities, availability of talent and
the involvement of the school district and students.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that all the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion
carried.
a. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held June 3, 1980
... Approved as written
b. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held June 17, 1980
... Approved as written
C. Warrants Nos. 67556 through 67706 on Demand Register Summary
No. 24 in total amount of $2,585,124.88
... Ratified and approved
d. Public Official Bonds for City Clerk and City Treasurer
. Approved as amended as to sufficiency of surety
e. Claim of Flynn Realty for tree root damage to plumbing at
422 W. Palm Avenue
... Claim denied
f. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company vs. State Board
of Equalization, S.F. Superior Court Case No. 761819
.. Ordered received and filed.
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July 1, 1980