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1953 JAN 28 CC MINV 255 El Segundo, California January 28, 1953 'A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date, having been called to order at 7 :00 o'clock P.M. by William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 21st day of January, 1953, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the improvement of Walnut Avenue, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1268, and also reported that she had received five bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows: Name of Contractor Griffith Company McAmis & Baker Warren, Southwest, Inc. Oswald Bros. Co. C. 0. Sparks, Inc. & Mundo Engineering Co. Total Estimated Amount of Bid $14,225.75 12,712.79 13,476.04 11,677.18 14,517.55 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to the unit.prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for the improvement of Walnut Avenue, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1268, and finds that the bid of Oswald Bros. Co. is the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement. Whereupon Councilman Gordon offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1287, awarding the contract to Oswald Bros. Co. at the prices named in its bid, said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Peterson and F.. upon roll call; the said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 1— V 256 The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the improvement of Acacia Avenue and other streets, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1265, and also reported that she had received six bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows: Total Estimated Name of Contractor Amount of Bid McAmis & Baker Griffith Company Warren, Southwest, Oswald Bros. Co. C. 0. Sparks, Inc. Economy Sewer Cons $30,888.49 33,382.52 Inc. 302858.71 29,947.97 & Mundo Engineering Co. 34,012.37 truction 34,234.77 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for the improvement of Acacia Avenue and other streets, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1265, and finds that the bid of Oswald Bros. Co. is the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. Whereupon Councilman Baker offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1286, awarding the contract to Oswald Bros. Co. at the prices named in its bid, said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and upon roll call, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and The Mayor announced that this was the time for the continued hearing in the matter of the assessment covering the costs and expenses for the opening of new streets through Blocks 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 and 114, E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 5, as contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 350. The Mayor also inquired if any of the property owners desired to present any further oral objections to the method of distribution of the costa of the acquisition. The following purported owners: Dr. Roy Anderson, Messrs. W. H. Davis and Robert H. Coulter presented oral objections against the method of assessing the cost of such acquisition as affecting the property in Block 109. At the hour of 8 :35 o'clock p.m. the Mayor declared a recess. At the hour of 8 :50 _o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened; all members being present and answering roll call. On motion of Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson and carried by unanimous vote, the hearing was closed. After a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons desiring to be heard in the matter of the assessment for opening new —2— V 25'7 streets, as particularly described in Ordinance of Intention No. 350, and all appeals or objections presented having been heard and fully considered, and the City Council being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment and diagram, it was moved by Councilman Peterson that all appeals or objections be overruled and denied and that the assessment and diagram be confirmed and approved and that the City Clerk shall forthwith execute a certification on the assessment of the confirmation and deliver said assessment to the Superintendent of Streets of the City of E1 Segundo for recordation thereof, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried by the following roll call vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: IMPERIAL HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION, being notice of its annual meeting and election of officers to be held at Elsinore Saturday evening, February 7, 1953• Ordered filed. SECURITY -FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LOS ANGELES dated January 22, 1953, requesting the City quitclaim to Ira P. McFarland and Marcia J. McFarland, his wife, the Cityts interest in an easement for water lines as affects the southerly 150 feet of Lot 6, Block 9, Tract 1685, E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following-resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, has received a communication in words and figures as follows: "SECURITY -FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LOS ANGELES El Segundo Branch 343 Main Street El Segundo, California January 22, 1953 Escrow No. 35 -1683 Honorable City Council City of E1 Segundo California Gentlemen: Will you please cause a quitclaim deed to be issued, quitclaiming to Ira P. McFarland and Marcia J. McFarland, his wife, as joint tenants, the Cityts interest in an - easement as' granted by Los Angeles Trust & Savings Bank, a corpora- tion, by deed recorded in Book 5505, page 294 of deeds, covering rights of way, easements, pipe lines and appurtenances thereto, as affects the South 150 feet of Lot 6 in Block 9 of Tract 1665, -!"3-- V 258 in the city of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98, of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said County. Check in the amount of $5.00 to cover cost of said deed is enclosed. Very truly yours, /sl Maxi Green Maxi Green Escrow Department by EJ /s/Ei"; and WHEREAS, this Council has investigated the subject referred to in the said communication and feels that with reference to the particular property described in said communication, the action hereinafter taken is indicated: NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: First: That said Council hereby finds and determines that the easement referred to in said communication and wITich is hereinafter described, is no longer needed by the City of E1 Segundo, and therefore, that the City may properly quitclaim said particular easement over said particular property. Second: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to execute a quitclaim deed from the City of El Segundo and in its name, quitclaiming to Ira P. and Marcia J. McFarland, husband and wife, as joint tenants, so far as the same affects the south 150 feet of Lot 6, Block 9, Tract 1685, in the City of El Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98 of Maps, on file in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, that certain easement over said above - described property (only) for pipelines and appurtenances as reserved in a deed from Los Angeles Trust and Savings Bank recorded in Book 5505, page 294 of deeds, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California (which said easement the City of E1 Segundo, by mesne assignment of record, is now the owner). Third: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to make delivery of said quitclaim deed to said grantee upon the payment to the City of El Segundo of the sum of $5.00 for said deed, which sum the City Council hereby finds and determines to be the reasonable amount to be paid to said City as the consideration for said deed. Fourth: That nothing herein contained shall be construed as constituting any precident in the premises with reference to the release of the'easement above he to'as affecting any other property-or properties within said City, as the City, reserves the right to consider each application for a release of such general easement as it applies to any particular property at the time that such respective application for such releases may be presented to said Council. _+'+- On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and RUTH HOPP, City Treasurer, dated January 23, 1953, advising that she had on that dated transferred $400,000.00 from the Active Deposit Account of the City of E1 Segundo to an inactive time account in the Security - First National Bank of Los Angeles, E1 Segundo Branch. Ordered filed. A.L.P. REALTY COMPANY, dated January 22, 1953, requesting the City cause vacation proceedings to be taken affecting two certain parcels of property at the northerly terminus of the easterly and westerly boundary lines, respectively, of California Street with Imperial Highway. The Council having heretofore discussed the matter and indicating it would favor such vacation, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the request of A.L.P. Realty Company for the vacation of certain easterly and westerly portions of California Street at its intersection with Imperial Highway be referred to the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo for a report to this Council at its earliest convenience, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be, and he is hereby authorized to prepare such data as may be required to cause such vacation proceeding to be commenced and to deliver such data to the City Attorney for his information. On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: kyes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and CLAUDE THOMAS MC BRIDE, dated January 19, 1953, EDWARD R. DEAN, dated January 21, 1953, BETTY ANN BIGGS, dated January 23, 1953, being applications for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Harry Colmer of Inglewood addressed the Council with reference to what, in his opinion, are unequal and unequitable rates charged by the Southern California Edison Company to its patrons in the City of El Segundo and further stated he believed the City Council should take some positive action to protest the matter before the Public Utilities Commission and also investigate the matter of setting up a lighting district to include E1 Segundo and certain other cities in this area which are in a like position. The Council discussed the matter at length and the Mayor stated he believed the Council'should make an investigation on its own behalf and he would be in favor of conferring with officials of other interested cities before taking further action. The other members of the Council concurring, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby express its —5- V 259 L 260 willingness to discuss with representatives of cities similarly affected the question of a joint defense on the part of said cities in the matter of the pending application of Southern California Edison Company for increased rates. On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mr. Emanuel Jensen addressed the Council stating he had made very little headway in the matter of securing consent of all property owners owning property abutting Indiana Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue to dedicating necessary property to the City for the opening of Indiana Street as a public street and the improvement thereof prior to such dedication. At this time the City Clerk read to the Council a communication from L. A. Allen, Chairman of the Planning Commission dated January 28, 1953, in which communication said Commission recommended that the dedication be accepted by the city for the entire street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue, but that when such dedication is made it should include street improvements, sidewalks and curbs. Public Works Commissioner Peterson stated that in view of the cir8umstances he might look with favor upon securing dedication for the full width of the street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue without the matter of the improvement of said street Teeing taken up at the present time provided the property owners on said street were informed'that the present improvement of said street is not a permanent improvement, does not meet city specifications and a permanent improvement might be constructed therein at some future date at the property ownerd expense. Mr. Jensen informed the Council this is satisfactory to him and he requested an additional week in which to contact the property owners involved, which permission was granted. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk made report as follows: 1. That in October, 1952, it had been necessary to transfer $4,000.00 from the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo to the Pension Fund of said city, that said Pension Fund is now in position to repay such amount to the General Fund and she requested permission to make transfer thereof. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the transfer of $4,000.00 from the Pension Fund of the City of E1 Segundo to the General Fund of said city be and the same is hereby authorized and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby directed to make appropriate entries of such transfer in their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; v Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. That two warrants in amount of $45.00 and $160.00, respectively, had heretofore been drawn in payment of property deeded to the City for the widening of Mariposa Avenue. Requested authorization to cancel Warrants Nos. A 6572 and A 6596 drawn on the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo under date of July 2, 1952, in favor of Virginia M. Whittemore, in amount of $45.00, and to John Richard Stanton and Muriel M. Stanton, in amount of $160.00, respectively, due to the fact that later information indicates said warrants should have been drawn in favor of Security First National Bank of Los Angeles, Westchester Branch. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED , that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to cause Warrant No. A 6572, drawn on the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, in amount of $45.00, payable to Virginia M. Whittemore, and Warrant No. A 6596, drawn on the General Fund of the City of E1 Segundo, in amount of $160.00, payable to John Richard Stanton and Muriel M. Stanton, to be cancelled, said warrants having been drawn to payees not entitled thereto, and that the City Clerk and the City Treasurer of said City be and they are hereby directed to make appropriate entry of such cancellations in their respective books of record. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and 3. Pursuant to direction of the City Council she had secured a price on a three wheel Servi -Car for use of the Police Department of the City of El Segundo, such price being $1,451.06, less $200.00 allowance on the 1947 Harley - Davidson motQcycle presently owned by the City; that the three - wheeler bid upon.meets specifications heretofore approved by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo for such equipment. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the purchase of one 1953 Harley - Davidson Servi -Car from Walker and Hayford at a cost of not to exceed $1,451.06, including California State Sales Tax, less $200.00 allowance on 1947 Harley-Davidson motor- cycle be, and the same is hereby authorized, said Servi -Car to be equipped and to meet specifications as set forth in communication.from Walker and Hayford dated January 22, 1953• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and -7- 261 V 262 Director of Public Works Short made reports as follows: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration street deed in connection with the widening of Washington Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 27th day of January, 1953, executed by Gilbert C. Smith and Uarda A. Smith, his wife, conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County, of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: The west 25.00 feet of the southerly 48.00 feet of Lot 276, Block 123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, for public street purposes, be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration three street deeds in connection with the proposed improvement of Kansas Street between Pine Avenue and Holly Avenue. - - Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson the - following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 27th day of January, 1953, executed by Wayne 0. Fudge and Mae Fudge, his wife, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: - The east 25.00 feet-of the southerly 46.3 feet of Lot 216, Block 123; of El Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in'the office of the County Recorder of Los - Angeles County, California; and Street Deed, dated the 24th day of January, 1953, executed by Duane F. Kidder and Evelyn V. Kidder, his wife, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: 5-0 The east 25.00 feet of Lot 216, Block 123, except the southerly 86.3 feet thereof; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; and Street Deed, dated the 24th day of January, 1953, executed by Robert R. King and Grace L. King, his wife, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: The east 25.00 feet of the northerly 40.00 feet of the southerly 86.3 feet of Lot 216, Block 123; of E1 Segundo, Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; for public street purposes, be and the same are hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instruments to be filed for record as one document in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and 3. Presented for the Council's consideration petition for the improvement of Mariposa Avenue between Center Street and Sepulveda Boulevard which petition represents 70.16 per cent of the area involved; petition for the improvement of California Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue, which petition represents 63.72 per cent of the area involved; petition for the improvement of a portion of Washington Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue, which petition represents 70.163 per cent of the area involved and a petition for the improvement of the west half of Kansas Street between Pine Avenue and Holly Avenue, which petition, if signed on behalf of the City of El Segundo for the property owned by the City of E1 Segundo in the proposed improvement district, would represent 75.33 per cent of the property involved and he requested that the Mayor be authorized to sign said latter petition on behalf of the city. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City.of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to sign that certain 11PETITION :(AND WAIVE,) FOR THE .IMPROVEMENT- OF THE WEST HALF OF KANSAS STREET BETWEEN PINE AVENUE AND HOLLY AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA", presented to the Council at this meeting on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo including any city -owned property which lies within the assessment district proposed by the improvement referred to in said petition. V 263 V 264 On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that those certain petitions for improvement of certain streets within the City of El Segundo hereinabove indicated be referred to Mr. A. S. Monroe, Special Assessment Engineer for the City of El Segundo, for the purpose of checking said petitions and the preparation of necessary proceedings to cause the improvements petitioned for to be taken under the ItImprovement Act of 1911ff. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and 4. Presented for the Council's consideration plans and specifications for the various improvements covered by the petitions hereinbefore referred to which plans he stated had been checked by Public Works Commissioner Peterson. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that plans and profiles No. 520320 consisting of 19 sheets together with Specifications No. 520320 covering the improvements provided for on said plans be, and the same are hereby approved by this Council and a copy thereof ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and 5. Presented for the Council's consideration petition requesting the improvement of Pine Avenue between Sierra Street and Maryland Street, Lomita Street between Holly Avenue and the Pacific Electric Railway Co. right-of-way, and Maryland Street between Grand Avenue and the Pacific Electric Railway Co. right -of -way in the City of E1 Segundo, which petition he stated represents 53.3 per cent of the area involved, exclusive of the property presently owned by the City of E1 Segundo within said proposed improvement district; that if the City Council will authorize the signing of said petition by the Mayor on behalf of the city, said petition will then represent 65.59 per cent of the area involved, and he requested the city authorize the signing of said petition by the Mayor. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to sign that certain f1PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PINE AVENUE BETWEEN SIERRA STREET AND MARYLAND STREET, LOMITA =10= V 265 STREET BETWEEN HOLLY AVENUE AND THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO. RIGHT OF WAY, AND MARYLAND STREET BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE AND THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO. RIGHT OF WAY, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," presented to the Council at this meeting on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, including any city -owned property which lies within the assessment district proposed by the improvement referred to in said petition. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that that certain petition for improvement of certain streets within the City of El Segundo hereinabove indicated be referred to Mr. A. S. Monroe, Special Assessment Engineer for the City of E1 Segundo, for the purpose of checking said petitions and the preparation of necessary proceedings to cause the improvements petitioned for to be taken under the "Improvement Act of 1911tl. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented for the Councilts consideration plans and specifications - for the improvement of portions of Pine •Avenue, -Lomita - _Street and Maryland Street hereinabove referred to, which plans and specifications he stated had been checked by Public Works Commissioner Peterson. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Plans No. 521212 consisting of four sheets and Specifications No. 521212 covering the improvement of portions of Pine Avenue, Lomita Street and Maryland Street within the City of El Segundo be and the same are hereby approved by this Council and a copy thereof ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; . Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. In the matter of plans and specifications submitted at the last regular meeting of the 'City Council by Mr. R. G. Paulston, Civil Engineer, .for the construction of Sewer Pumping Station No. 6, which matter had been at said meeting referred to Director of Public Works Short and Public Works Commissioner Peterson for checking, the Director of Public Works stated that said plans and specifications were found to be satisfactory with the exception of one minor correction on the plans in order to make said plans coincide with the proposed sewer project in Mariposa Avenue. V 266 It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that those certain plans entitled "GENERAL PLANS AND SECTIONS" consisting of three sheets, for construction of Sewer Pumping station No. 6 as presented to the Council and corrected as shown upon said plans be approved by this Council and a copy thereof ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker that Resolution No. 1283 entitled: f1A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING (SPECIFICATIONS NO. S.E.W. -52 -1 AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUMPING STATION NO. 61,11 which was read be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. That he had recently made az inspection of a site which might be used for the erection thereon of Sewer Pump Station No. 6; said site being a portion of Lot 11, Block 111, El Segundo, and had secured from the owner thereof a quotation of $750.00 on said parcel of property. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to enter into preliminary negotiations with the owner of the property hereinabove mentioned, being a portion of Lot 11, Block 111, for the purchase of said property by the City of El Segundo, the tentative price thereof being hereby fixed at $750.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. Read to the City Council his written report with respect to investigations he had made in connection with bids received by the Council at its.last regalar meeting for furnishing said city with a certain road roller; that the Essick Company had submitted the lowest quotation on such a road roller, but his investigation had disclosed the fact that the structure of the Erick machine is different in design from other road rollers and due to such difference he feels that this feature would result in increased maintenance cost accompanied by loss of working time for the equipment and he, therefore, recommended that the Council purchase a Galion Tandem roller from the Brown- Bevis - Industrial Equipment Co. at the price set forth in its bid therefor; to wit, $5,750.00. Mr. Merritt, representing the Essick Company, who was present in the Council Chamber, addressed the Council at this time stating that his company is willing to guarantee the equipment offered by it and if found unsatisfactory would be willing to refund to the City the purchase price thereof. Discussion was entered into between members of the City Council, the Director of Public Works and the representative of the Essick Company. Public Works Commissioner Peterson said he would hesitate to purchase a piece of equipment which is in its pioneer stage and he concurred in the recommendations made by the Director of Public Works. Following discussion of the matter, by general consent, the recommendations contained in the written report of the Director of Public Works dated January 28, 1953, were approved and said report ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and hereby referred to and made a part hereof. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1284, entitled: ttA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO BROWN- BEVIS- INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CO. A CERTAIN CONTRACT OR ORDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF A CERTAIN TANDEM ROLLER TO SAID CITY." which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following-vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows: 1. That pursuant to direction of the City Council he had prepared an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 306 (the zoning ordinance) to effect the rezoning of Lot 4, Block 101, El Segundo, from Zone R -1 to R -2, which form of ordinance he presented to the City Clerk for reading at the proper time. 2. That he had received a request from the County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles that he approve the cancellation of certain taxes on certain propety owned by El Segundo Unified School District; that he was approving such cancellation subject to ratification by the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized. to approve, on behalf of the City•of El Segundo, California, cancellation of taxes on certain parcels of property, being Lots Nos. 1, 2, 3, 8, 12, 13 and 18 of Block No. 28, El Segundo Tract; Lots Nos. 3, 6, 8, 12, 139 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of Block No. 29, E1 Segundo Tract; and Lot No. 18, Block No. 89, E1 Segundo Tract, as described in Cancellation Request of the County Auditor, No. 2234, -13- V 26'7 V 268 account said property was acquired and is owned by E1 Segundo Unified School District for school purposes. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. None. UNFINISHED - BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund So. Calif. Gas Co. $172.07 So. Calif. Edison Co. 137.28 Transport Clearings of L.A. 3.98 Smith's Furnishings 3.60 C. V. Baird Auto Supply 20.72 Thompson Auto Service 13.88 Golden State Supply Co. 5.10 George M. Sutton 2.38 Brown- Bevis -Ind. Equip. Co. 45.32 Inglewood Mercantile Co. 7.15 Moore's Western Stores 12.88 West Disinfecting Co. 14.70 Liberty Escrow Company 10.00 Robert Black 45.00 Sec -lst Nat'l Bank of L.A. 45.00 It It it It it 160.00 TOTAL $699.06 Recreation Fund MacPherson Leather Co. 3.45 Ace Gift & Office Supply 42.63 K.B.&S. Sporting Goods 15.37 TOTAL $61.45 Water Works Fund Abbott Drilling Co. 25.00 Industrial Stationery and Printing Co. 5.61 Grinnell Company 765.59 Fraser Cement Prod. Co. 70.56 Luippold Engr. Sales Co. 50.99 The Foxboro Co. 60.93 Reliable Iron Eoundry 259.28 Std Oil Co. of Calif. 695.74 Std Oil Co. of Calif. 30.40 TOTAL $1,964.10 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 418, entitled: 'IAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 306 .(THE LAND USE PLAN - ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS *SECTION 17.9" TO SAID ORDINANCE-NO. 306, AS AMENDED; AND BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP LAND USE PLAN THEREIN REFERRED TO, PURSUANT TO PROCEEDINGS HAD ON THE APPLICATION OF JAMES 0. CUMMINGS." which was read. At this time discussion was had respecting amendment to the present V 269 resolution establishing rules, regulations and rates for the Water Department of the City of El Segundo to provide for bi- monthly billing. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon that Resolution No. 1285, entitled: 11A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1007 (ESTABLISHING RULES, REGULATIONS AND RATES FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY) OF SAID COUNCIL, BY AMENDING SECTION 6 OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1007, AS AMENDED,11 which was read be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. V Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Cler Approved: s Mayor