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1983 APR 05 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL April 5, 1983 I 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. II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY Councilman Marvin Johnson III Invocation was delivered by Dr. J. H. Greer, pastor of the Pacific Baptist Church. IV ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue Absent: Council Members None V PRESENTATIONS: A. Proclamation declaring April 11 - 15, 1983 as PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK was read by Mayor Bue and accepted by Mr. Alexander of the Masonic Lodge, Bill Watkins, Assistant Principal of E1 Segundo High School and Glen Brown of th Inglewood City School system. Mr Watkins thanked the Council for the proclamation on behalf of the E1 Segundo Unified School District and thanked the local Masonic Orders for their help in furthering the efforts of school administrators, teachers and students. Announced that the Masonic Lodge was putting on a breakfast at the High School April 13, at 7:00 o'clock A.M. Invited everyone to attend to celebrate Public Schools Week. B. Proclamation declaring April 17 - 23, 1983 as VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK was read by Mayor Bue and accepted by E1 Segundo Police Captain Clark Devilbiss. C. Resolution declaring April 18 - 24, 1983 as GREAT CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RALLY WEEK. The Mayor announced that the California Waste Management Board had asked that El Segundo support the Rally and encouraged recycling and control of litter and waste products. Stated the City resolves to support the Board's objectives and E1 Segundo is conducting Clean -Up week commencing April 17 through 23, 1983 in conjunction with the Great California Resource Rally. VI SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Public hearing on proposed uses of Community Development Block Grant Funds 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, to which the City Clerk replied that an affidavit of publishing the notice was in her file. The Mayor directed that the file become a part of this hearing and then inquired if any written communications had been received. The City Clerk replied that none had been received in her office. Planning Director Romaniello reported on the City's eligibility and the Block Grant Program entitlement in amount of $99,778. Advised that the City first participated last year; that a small amount of the funds were used for the senior citizens housing study with the balance being kept for future programs. Presented a list of pro- grams for which grant funds may be used. X ;)�Su The Mayor inquired it anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. Mr. Charles La Fleur, 421 Richmond Street, Chairman of the Senior Citizens Housing Committee, commended the City's Planning Consult- ant Joann Lombardo for her assistance on this project. Stated he understood her contract would soon expire, and the committee strongly recommended some of the funds be used to retain her services. Stated he was glad to hear that Senior Citizens Housing would be continued as a possible project. Hearing no further response, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the public hearing be closed. Motion carried. In response to Council inquiries, Joann Lombardo advised that the funds could be accumulated for a three year period. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that staff apply for Community Development Block Grant Funds to be placed in the account with last year's allocation. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Bue Noes: Council Members Armstrong and Synadinos B. Public Hearing on proposed amendment to Precise Plan No. 3 -78 for accessory structures at Hughes Aircraft Co. EDSG Plant The Mayor announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the discussion or action on this matter and therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Armstrong. Mayor pro tem Armstrong announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Burrowes replied that an affidavit of publishing the notice was in her file. The Mayor pro tem directed that the file become a part of this hearing and then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that she had received none. Planning Director Romaniello reported that the Environmental Impact Report prepared for subject Precise Plan in 1978 had been reviewed and determined it adequately covered the proposed amendment, that the addition of the four accessory buildings would not create an environmental impact, so no further report was necessary. Advised that a complete Precise Plan had been prepared to depict the Plan as it is today, including the accessory structures. Stated that the Planning Commission recommended this Plan be designated as the official Precise Plan No. 3 -78 and that the amendment to add the four structures be approved. The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this Precise Plan amendment. Mr.Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, suggested postponing a decision to reconsider the impacts; to study any fiscal problems; zoning questions and Hughes' responsibility regarding increased traffic. Mr. Charles La Fleur, recommended the Council adopt the resolution that Hughes had been doing a good job in alleviating the environ- mental objections. Hearing no further response, motion was made and carried that the public hearing be closed. -2- Council Minutes April 5, 1983 XF;P%j9 1 Acting City Attorney Dolley presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING WITH CER- TAIN CONDITIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 3 -78 GRANTED TO HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 EAST EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman Johnson. C. Public Hearing on proposed 10 -unit townhouse development at Sierra Place & Pine Avenue, Precise Plan No. 82 -1 Sierra Pine Townhouses, Ltd. Mayor Bue 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 affidavits of publishing and mailing the notice were in her file. The Mayor directed that the file become a part of this hearing and then inquired if any written communicationss had been received. The City Clerk replied that none had been received in her office. Planning Director Romaniello displayed drawings of the development proposed to be constructed on the vacated railroad right -of -way on the northeast corner of Sierra Place and Pine Avenue, Lot 1 of Tract No. 39023. Advised that no adverse environmental impacts had been indicated and therefore a Negative Declaration had been prepared and that the Planning Commission had approved said plan with conditions. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this development. Mr. Richard Porter, General partner with David Garinger, developer, responded to Council's inquiries about guest parking spaces. Mr. Dennis Martin, asked the Council to consider the area as a land bridge or green belt between the Mariposa Shopping Area and Recrea- tion Park, that the City purchase this land for open space. Mr. Charles La Fleur, stated that Mr. Martin was asking that public money be spent for more open area, that there was a public hearing on this subject and the people were against the City acquiring the property. No further response being heard, motion was made and carried that the public hearing be closed. Acting City Attorney Dolley presented a resolution and asked that the word "Certifying" be substituted for "Adopting" in the title, that the word "certifies" be inserted in the last line of page one and that "Declaration for this project" be substituted for the first two lines of page 2. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the resolution amended as recommended by the Acting City Attorney, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3197 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CER- TAIN CONDITIONS, PRECISE PLAN NO. 82 -1 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SIERRA PLACE AND PINE AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AND CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH -3- Council Minutes April S, 1983 X �%R which was read, be adoped. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. VII REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A. Community Cable Television Advisory Committee. City Manager Jones reported that the Committee is recommending that once a month a meeting of one of the commissions or committees be televised in a similar manner as the Council sessions. Stated the plan was to choose each month a committee or commission meeting determined to have a topic on its agenda of wide public interest and televise that meeting for public viewing. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilwoman Synadinos that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3198 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING TO VIDEO TAPE CITY COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TELEVISING, AND DIRECTING THE MANNER OF MANAGING THE TAPES OF THE MEETINGS which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. B. Airport Noise Committee. Councilman Armstrong reported he traveled to Sacramento for the express purpose to speak against AB 537 which bill would take away a citizen's right to bring small claims against airport noise. Stated the bill went back to staff for amendments, and he felt his presentation, along with that of Mayor Weinstein from Inglewood, was effective and that it was a fruitful meeting. C. National Organization to Insure Sound Control Environment(N.O.I.S.E.) Councilman Armstrong reported the annual meeting of subject organization would be held in Louisville May 26 through 28, 1983. Recommended that a representative from E1 Segundo be sent to that conference. D. Councilman Armstrong advised the Airport was considering revising its concept of the number of allowable passengers annually to 150 million. Acting City Attorney Dolly stated he had some basic information, but would be better prepared to report at the next Council meeting. E. LAX Corridor Study Session. Councilman Johnson reported he and Councilwoman Synadinos attended a meeting last Wednesday, that work is being done to provide transportation in and out of the area, adding up to the year 2000. Stated an update was presented on the Trolley System from Redondo Beach to Santa Monica. F. Traffic Advisory Committee. Councilman Johnson reported the Plan is being finalized for presentation to the Planning Commission and should be ready shortly. G. Trolley System. Councilman Johnson reported he attended a meeting this afternoon where a joint powers agreement was discussed between the coastal cities. Consideratin was given to appointing one person to carry on the work to bring the project to a conclusion. Stated that the Manhattan Beach City Council is holding a hearing tonight on rezoning the railroad right -of -way in that city to Open Space. H. E1 Segundo Employers' Association. Councilman Johnson reported that CALTRANS had made a thorough study of all of Sepulveda Boulevard and that he would report on the results when received. -4- Council Minutes April 5, 1983 Councilman Johnson, referring back to the Joint Powers Agreement on the Trolley System, advised there would be a meeting on April 21 at 4 P.M. and asked that two Council member and one staff member be appointed to attend that meeting. After discussion, Council appointed Council Members Le Synadinos and Marvin Johnson and City Manager Jones to attend said meeting in Hermosa Beach. I. League of California Cities. Councilman Johnson recommended that candidate Ted Jackson from Huntington Beach be supported in his bid for a position on the Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO). Council concurred with th- _ecommendation. Mayor Bue advised that good reports had been received regarding legisla- tion concerning the South Bay being a priority area for rail transporta- tion. Stated he wrote a letter objecting to legislation regarding condo- minium conversions and was disappointed to hear the bill came out of Committee and passed by a 7 to 3 vote, after he had been told that the City's legislators oppose the bill. Stated he would like to write another letter reiterating the City's opposition. Council agreed. VIII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Mrs. Katie Manson, 341 Concord Street, reported that Harriet Lawler was thrilled with the letter the Council sent celebrating her 100th birthday. Also, concerning Mr. Dennis ll::rtin's letter in to El Segundo Herald, wished to award him with the Golden Ass Award. B. Mr. Pat Smith, 947 Virginia Street, president of the E1 Segundo Tax- payers Association, read the objectives of the association; that in no way were they involved in the recent referendum petition. Stated the association's stand is that the interest accrued from the time the Gann funds were declared surplus be computed and added to the principal now being held in the Special Voters' Trust Account. C. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, asked if there was a time limit for speaking during a public hearing. Stated his study of the budget revealed that the City has millions of dollars that could have been used to provide adequate housing for senior citizens. Asked for permission to talk about Items 1, 2, and 3 under the City Manager's agenda. IX CONSENT CALENDAR Requests were made to discuss Items A and D separately. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the balance of the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried: B. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 15, 1982 approved as written. C. Warrants Nos. 78711 - 78859 on Demand Register Summary No. 18 in total amount of $1,175,810.82, ratified and approved. E. Bids No. 82 -20 for paging /music sound system at the City's new Maintenance Facility. Low bid of Telecom Sound Systems, Inc. in total amount of $6,669, including sales tax and installation accepted. F. Resolution authorizing emergency repairs to Storm Drain Pump Station No. 17, entitled: RESOLUTION NO.3199 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION NO. 17 (IMPERIAL AVENUE AT CENTER STREET) WITHOUT BIDDING adopted as read. -5- Council Minutes April 5, 1983 A:,1%;�s4 G County of Los Angeles invoice for $2,972.64 for Special Municipal Election consolidated with General Election held November 2, 1982. Approved allocation of $2,972.64 from the General Fund Reserve and payment to be made to the County of Los Angeles in said amount. H. Status Report, as of March 1, 1983, on construction of the City Maintenance Facility, Project No. 81 -8 was ordered received & filed. I. Hughes Aircraft Company donation of $1,000 accepted for use by the Police Department to augment supplemental budget requests. J. World Wildlife Fund Triathlon and Marathon Races on the morning of August 21, 1983 on Vista del Mar Street approved. K. Resolution supporting the County Sheriff's petition to the FCC entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3200 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE PETITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FREQUENCIES TO THE PRIVATE LAND MOBILE SERVICE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES, AND URGING CONGRESS TO AMEND THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 BY SETTING CERTAIN PRIORITIES FOR THE ALLOCATION AND LICENSING OF RADIO SPECTRUM FREQUENCIES adopted as read. X CALL ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 1, 1983 Councilman Siadek referred to page 3, third paragraph. Stated the figure should be 20 percent set back rather than 20 feet, and that he thought the 20 percent set back was included in the motion. Councilman Armstrong stated he did not recall the set back being part of the motion, and would not have voted for it with that provision. The Mayor stated it was a mute point at this time, that the main point was to send it back to the Planning Commission for consideration. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Mayor Bue, that the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March I, 1983 be approved as written. Motion carried unanimously. D. Bid No. 82 -21 for one Police Patrol Sedan Mayor Bue questioned receiving only one bid. City Manager Jones reported the cost was compared with several automobile agencies and found to be a fair price; therefore, staff recommended accepting the bid. Motion was made by Mayor Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the bid of Champion Chevrolet for subject vehicle in amount of $11,020.82 be accepted, and purchase order issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by unanimous vote. XI WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' request for endorsement and support of proposal to use Federal funding for beach restoration Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that this Council support the County's position to use Federal funding for restoration of County Beaches. Motion carried. -6- Council Minutes April 5, 1983 R!" B. Allied Chemical request to speak regarding M -2 zone regulations Ordered received and filed. XII REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City Manager Jones 1. Financial Statements and Auditor recommendations for Fiscal Year 1981 -82 Councilman Siadek asked that this item be held over until the next meeting. Hearing no objections, the Mayor directed that subject item be deferred to the April 19, 1983 meeting. 2. South Bay Cable Newscast on the Municipal Cable Channel Advised very little comment had been received regarding this program. Recommended the trial period be extended for another three months. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong that the cable newscast be continued for an additional three months, and evaluation of the programming after that time be made. Motion carried. After discussion, motion was made by Councilwoman Synadinos seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the Community Cable Television Advisory Committee evaluate the programming and guidelines. Motion carried. 3. Implementation of the Business License Fee Schedule Presented a report on methods of implementing business registration taxes for the remaining six months of 1983, giving alternatives and analyses of recommendations made by the Economics Research consultants and the Advisory Committee. Councilman Armstrong asked that this item be deferred until the next meeting. City Manager Jones advised that in order to defer or sus- pend payment due on July 1, action must be taken by the first meeting in May. Hearing no objections, the subject matter was deferred. 4. Reimbursement for charges paid for lighting at the E1 Segundo Plunge by the E1 Segundo Unified School District Advised that some of the lighting at the Urho Saari Swim Stadium had been billed to the School District from the time the City took over responsibility for the plunge. Recommended the school be reimbursed for charges amounting to $17,604.41 from the General Fund Reserves. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that $17,604 41 be paid to the E1 Segundo Unified School District for power charges and that said amount be allocated from the General Fund Reserves. Motion carried. B. City Clerk Burrowes I. Verification of signatures on petition proposing repeal of Ordinance No. 1048 (zone change of Hessell site) Advised that subject petition had been received on March 28, 1983 and accepted as containing sufficient number of signatures to qual- ify for filing. Stated that because of time restraints, she had forwarded the petition to the County Registrar for signature verifi- cations and asked the Council to ratify and approve her action. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the verification of signatures on subject petition by the Los Angeles County Registrar's office be ratified and approved. Motion carried. -7- Council Minutes April 5, 1983 C. Acting City Attorney Dolley 1. Application of constitutional appropriations limit to interest received on funds in the Voters' Trust Account Reported it was his legal opinion that the limitations imposed by the Gann Initiative would not apply to interest accruing from the excess Gann funds placed in a special account after being approved by the voters on November 2, 1982, and therefore, it would be up to the Council to make that decision. Also reported that the interest on these funds would not be subject to future Gann limitations. Council discussed whether or not to include the interest in the Voters' Trust Account, after which, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the interest accrued from excess Gann funds, retroactive to the election on November 2, 1982, shall be placed in the Voters' Trust Account and shall be included in that account until the electors vote on the disposition of said funds. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. D. Director of Public Works Glickman Supplement No. 4 to Local Agency -State Master Agreement No. 07 -5235 for Federal Aid Projects - Installation of No. 9 automatic gates at Southern Pacific Transportation Company crossing No. BBF 499.14 Aviation Boulevard Advised that the City is responsible for ten percent of the total cost for this project, estimated at $83,250. Recommendc. that Supplement No. 4 to subject agreement be approved and that the City's share of $8,325 be allocated from the unencumbered State Gas Tax Funds. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the City's share of $8,325 for subject project be allocated from the Unemcumbered State Gas Tax Funds, and that the following resolution be ad pted: RESOLVED, that that certain form c- `.upplement No. 4 to Agreement No. 07 -5235, Program of Local Agency Federal -Aid Safety Improvement Projects in the City of E1 Segundo, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo and a representative of the Department of Transportation, 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 E1 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. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. 2. Completion of painting eight government buildings and Change Order No. 1, Specification No. 82 -11 Advised that subject contract had been completed by Nick Mantikas Painting Contractor on March 10, 1983, in compliance with the City's specifications and Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Further advised that Change Order No. I had been issued for a 5 -day extension at no additional cost. Recommended approval of the Change Order and acceptance of the contract. Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the following resolution be adopted: Council Minutes April 5, 1983 r,R q RESOLVED, that Change Order No. I to the contract with Nick Mantikas Painting Con- tractor for a 5 -day extension for completion of Project No. 82 -11 be approved at no additional cost; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract with Nick Mantikas for painting eight government buildings is hereby accepted as satis- factorily complete in accordance with Specification No. 82 -11 as of March 10, 1983; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. 1982 -83 Slurry Seal Program, Specification No 82 -22 Advised that bids had been received for subject project on March 29, 1983, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Pavement Coatings, Company $58,221.90 Ted R. Jenkins $78,903.00 Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. $83,770.00 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the bid of Pavement Coatings Company in total amount of $58,221.90, be accepted as the lowest responsible bid; that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract herein awarded; the City Clerk to attest his signature; that all bids received, except the bid of Pavement Coatings Company be rejected and the bid bonds of said bidders be returned. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. Request For Proposal for design of small Hydro - Electric Generating Station at the Water Pressure Reducing Plant Advised this was an information item, with a request for input by the Council. Stated the RFP will be mailed very shortly. Responded to Council questions after which motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Mayor Bue, that the subject Request For Proposal be approved. Motion carried. 5. Plans and Specification No. 83 -1 for replacement of lighting fixtures and luminaires at Recreation Park Ball Fields Recommended approval of the specifications and authority to advertise for bids, to be received May 3, 1983. Councilman Armstrong asked if this project could be delayed for one year. Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis advised the majority of the lights are 20 to 22 years old, many of which are failing often, and did not advise postponing replacement. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATION NO. 83 -1" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR REPLACE- MENT OF FLOODLIGHT FIXTURES AT THE SOFTBALL AND HARDBALL FIELDS AT RECREATION PARK IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," presented to the Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -9- Council Minutes April 5, 1983 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said NOTICE, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said NOTICE to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, and the date and time for reception of said bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a.m. Tuesday May 3, 1983. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council. 6. Traffic Control experiment on E1 Segundo Boulevard Advised the traffic control experiment will commence next Monday for a two week period, covering six traffic signals from Sepulveda Boule- vard to Isis Avenue and that a progress report would be given on the project. 7. Dedication Ceremonies, City's Maintenance Facilit Announced that dedication ceremonies would be held at the new City Yard Friday, April 29, 1983, with Open House to be held April 30th. XIII OLD BUSINESS A. Underground Utilities. Director of Public Works Glickman responded to Council inquires that a report is being prepared and hopefully would be ready by the next Council meeting. B. Budget Review. Councilman Armstrong asked if June 1 and 2 had been confirmed for the Council Budget Study Sessions. Staff and Council agreed on the above dates. C. City Hall Mall Iron sculptures. Councilman Siadek stated he had received several suggestions and would possibly be ready for a report at the next meeting. D. Recreation & Parks Department appointment. Councilman Armstrong stated he would like to adhere to the Council policy of interviewing for any commission vacancy and suggested the Council be discreet in its discussions which may affect incumbents. IX NEW BUSINESS A. Senate Bill 888. Councilman Johnson advised he had received correspondence from the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission opposing subject bill, which if passed, would negatively effect the counties, allowing diversion of freeway monies to other general tran- sportation projects. Asked for Council's support. Hearing no objections, the Mayor advised a letter would be written opposing subject SB 888. B. Cord Wood from Recreation & Parks Department Councilwoman Synadinos inquired if the wood from trees, now given to residents, could be assigned to the Scouts as a money making project. Director of Recreation & Parks Ruis advised that such a project woud involve storing the wood with some disadvantages. Stated giving the wood away imeediately was the most cost effective way for the City. C. Hacienda Hotel Parking Lot Construction. Councilwoman Synadinos, asked if the construction had been completed. Director of Building Safety Dalg been finished, that the Hotel is sion; and a report would be made compact car stalls is reviewed. _10- leish advised that the lot had not preparing another request for exten- to the Council after the plan with Council Minutes April 5, 1983 D. Councilman Armstrong suggested that pictures of all elected officials be displayed in City Hall, rather than just the Mayors. City Manager Jones advised this matter would be looked into. Mr. George Gordon, former member of the E1 Segundo City Council, stated this was his first Council meeting since he left 22 years ago, that it was an honor to be with the Council tonight. XV RECESS. At the hour of 10:00 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office to discuss matters of litigation. At the hour of 10:10 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. XVI ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Mr. Dennis Martin, suggested the interest from the Gann Funds be calculated from the time the funds were declared excess and placed in the Special Account along with the principal. XV ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned in memory of two outstanding citizens of E1 Segundo, Mr. Clyde Dougherty and Mr. Joseph Soto, the time of adjournment being 10:15 o'clock p.m. APPROVED: i William D. Bue, Mayor Respectfully submitted, GL�� �• i�f�uiyLcZt�t�/ Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -11- Council Minutes April 5, 1983