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1956 AUG 13 CC MINX 5 El Segundo, California August 13, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was fold in the Council Chamber of the City Hal1 of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to-the Flag of the United States of America, followed by a moment of silent prayer.; The meeting•was then called to order by Kenneth R. Bonfield, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock P. M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Bonfield; Councilman Absent: Gordon. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular meeting held July 23, 1956, d of the Special Meeting hold July 26, 1956, having been read and no errora� omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the, continued hearing in the matter of the appeal of Sebastian P. Eger and Salvatore J. Maietta, dba Aero Grinding Company, from the decision of the Plan- ning Commission of the City of El Segundo, as set forth in its Resolution No. 256, denying their application for variance to allow a precision grinding ser- vice at 215 Richmond Street, in a C-2 Zone* The Mayor inquired of thp•Gity Clerk if any further communications had been received with respect to said matter and the City Clerk replied in the nega- tive. It appearing that a hearing has been set for August 27, 1956 in the matter of proposed rezoning of other properties adjacent to the property owned by Aero Grinding Company, and it further appearing that said Company had waived the time _element in which the Council must make a decision in the matter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by CounciLaan Meschuk, that said hearing be continued until the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P.M., August 27th, 1956. Carried. The City Clerk notified tho City Council.that this was the.time and place fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the improvement of Maple Avenue and other streets, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention NQ. 1616, and also reported that she had received two bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows: NAME OF CONTRACTOR TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF BID Oswald. Bros. Co. 30rU7.32 Harrison Bros. 30,650.40 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 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 -1- rm X s Improvement of Pena Street, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 16129 and also reported that she had received one bid, which bid was publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows: NAME OF CONTRACTOR TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF BID Oswald Bros. Co. 3,610.31 Reference is hereby made to•the bid on Vila with the Gity Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or c]dss of work to be 4one. ,On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. - I 't The City 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 Eucalyptus Drive and other streets, as'aontemp3Ated by Resolu- tion of Intention No. 1610, except as modified by Resolution No.3639, and also reported that she had received two bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows: NAME OF CONTRACTOR Oswald Bros. Gas Harrison Bros: - TOTAL ZSTIMATED AMOUNT OF BID #14,93600 14,6,77.73 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 carriedy all bids were referred to'the-,City - Engineer for checking and report. The City-Clerk reported that this-was the time and place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the.work•or the district, as' described in Resolution of Intention No. 1633 in the matter of certain improve- ments in Sycamore Avenue and other straits. - The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the-publi- cation of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the posting of the-Netice'af Improvement, as required by-law,,.-had been made and are on file ift the office`of the City Clark., The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk'if any written protests or- objections-against the work or the district had been filed with'her in said .matter. The Clerk reported that five written protests had been'filed with her prior to the time set for the hearing by the following: Wesley C. Warren, Gordon A. West and Betty J. West, Jack Vi O zounian, Dale P. Holaboog, and Jonothan Bolles. The Mayor then wmounced that this was the time and place set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or-the assessment district, each as set forth in the Resolution of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present.desired to be heard in said matter. Messrs. Norman Brown, Gordon West and Dale Holzboog each propounded questions respecting grades, _ driveways, etc.,, which questions were answered satisfactorily by the City Engineer. All protests were referred to the Engineer for checking and report as to the percentage of the area represented-thereby. The Engineer reported that the protests represented approximately 5 *4% of _the total-area of the assessment ' district. All protestants, having been heard and an opportunity having been given to.all persons,deairing -to be heard and a n111, fair and impartial hearing having been granted and the City Council having before'them a diagram of the assessment district, and being familiar with the assessment district, and also -2- having considered all protests filed and having considered the matter as to the area of the property represented by said protestants, Councilman Frederick presented the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, certain protests having been filed by Wesley C. Warren and others, protesting against the doing of the work and improvement described in Resolution of Intention No. 1633 or against the assessment district; and WHEREAS, the City Council having carefully considered all protests or objections and having considered the area of the district represented by said protests; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this City Council that it does hereby find and determine that the said protests or objections having been made by the owners of less than one -half of the area of the property to be assessed for said work and improvement, as set forth in said Resolution of Intention No. 1633; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each and all of the said pro- tests or objections be, and the same are hereby overruled and denied., which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker, and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Goimallmen ! Bakerr, Frodi zdck.,,IXes¢hvldland', a#or Bonfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Councilman Baker then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution Ordering Work No. 1644 in the matter of the improvement of Sycamore Avenue and other Streets in the City of E1 Segundo, which motion was seconded by Council- man Frederick, and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Bonfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. The City Clerk reported that this was the time and -place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the district, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 1636 in the matter of certain improve- ments in Illinois Street, Pine Avenue and other streets. The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the publi- cation of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the posting of the Notice of Improvement, as required by law, had been made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or objections against the work or the district had been filed with her in said matter. The Clerk reported that eight written protests had been filed with her prior to the time set for the hearing by the following: Mr. Ace Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stein, Minta D. Gilson, Bernice Lorenzo, Vera J. Sample, Mr. K. H. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. H. Adam, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kistler, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hullibarger, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bray, J. W. Wampler and Eva Wampler, Rudolph J. Haskell and Edna E. Haskell, Orville K. Gibbons and Marjorie L. Gibbons, and Mr. Frank Smith. At this tia►e, the hour being 8 :30 o'clock P.M., the Mayor declared a recess. At the hour of 8:35 o'clock P.M.,-the Council reconvened. Roll Call: Councilmen Present, Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Bonfield; Councilmen Absent, Gordon. -3- � 8 The-Mayor then announced that this was the tine and -place set for -the- hearing of protests or objections against the work or the assessment district, each as set forth in the Reso- lution of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said matter: Mr. W. J. Wampler, Mrs. Arthur,Stein, Mrs. Lorenz and Mrs. Johm.Hullibarger addressed the Council expressing opposition to the_cost.of•_the proposed sewers. — All protests were referred to the Engineer for checking and report as to the percentage :of the area represented thereby. The Engineer reported that the protests:_represented ap- proximately 13% of the total area of the assessment district. All protestants, having been heard and an opportunity hav- ing been given to all-persons desiring to be heard And a full, fair and impartial hearing having been granted and the City Council hav- ing before them a diagram of the assessment district, and being familiar with the assessment district, and also having considered all protests filed and having considered the matter as to the area of the property represented by said protestants; Councilman Baker presented the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, certain protests having been filed ._by Mr, Ace Williams and others, protesting against the doing of the work and im rovemeat described in Resolution of Intention No. 1633 or against the assessment; distri,ct,_ arid: _ WHEREAS, the City. Council having carefully considered all protests or objections and having considered the area of the district represented by said protests; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by thts City. Council that it does hereby find and determine that the said protests or objections baviLng been made by the owners of'less than one- half-of the area of the property to be assessed for said work and improve- ment, as set forth in said Resolution of Intention No. 1636;-and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that,each•and' all of the said protests or ,objections be, and -the same are hereby overruled and denied., which motion was seconded by Councilman Mescb -qk, and upon, ralI ;;call, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, 1111113U, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilman.ftedtrick; , Absent: Councilman Gordon.-, 4t this time the City Clerk ,rears to the Council* a peti- tion, signed ,by X11 of the property owners, orb Illinois Street be- _ tweed Mariposa Avenue and,Pine Avenue, pequest�ng that-the parkway be ,omitted and curb constructed contiguous to the sidewalk. Discussion ensued and it appearing that the property involved is fairj.y,level,,and would present no hazards, it was moved by.Councilman Mesphgk,,geponded by Councilman Balser, the.fol- lowing resolution be adopted; RESOLVED, that the hearing in the matter of the improvement of Illinois Street, Pine Avenue and other ,. -4- A streets, under Resolution of Intention No. 1636, be continued until the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P.M.J. on Monday, August 27th, 1956, and in the meantime the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to prepare and present to the City Council at said meeting a Resolution of Intention to modify the plans for Illinois Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue by relocating the sidewalk contiguous to the curb. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. At this time the City Engineer reported that he had tab- ulated all bids received for the improvement of Maple Avenue and other streets, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1616, and finds that the bid of Harrison Bros. is the lowost,wegular bid submitted for said - improvement. Whereupon Councilman Frederick- vffeJred, and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1645, awarding the contract to Harrison Bros. at the prices names in its bid, said bid -.being -the lowest, regular bid submitted for said,imprevement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Gordon. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for the improvement of Eucalyptus Drive and other streets, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1610, except as modi- fied by Resolution No. 1639, and finds that the bid of Harrison Bros. is the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. Whereupon Councilman Meschuk offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1646, awarding the contract to Harrison Bros. at the prices named in its bid, said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated the bid received for the improvement of Penn Street, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1612, and finds that said bid is approximately $600.00 higher than the estimate and he recommended the bid be rejected and the City readvertise for bids on said work. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the bid of Oswald Bros. Co. for the im- provement of a portion of Penn Street be and the same is hereby re- jected for the public good, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to readvertise for bids on said work in time, form and manner as required by law, said bids to be received on September 11th, 1956. Carried by the following vote: - $- .. X 10 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor-Benfield; Noes: Councilmen.None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 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: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, INC., INGLEWO ©.D CHAPTER NO. 30, dated August 7, 1956, requesting permission to conduct their annual sale of Forget- Me -Nots in the City of E1 Segundo on Monday, August 27, 1956. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RRW;MiDthat�hl[e 2UitYkdt rk( 'i�1d Ebheaib' h4iieby authorized to bailie = i ttsihbsa linens• ti1(lWi9*id Jtwithuti c fee, to' Dissibled Ameiie n Pete r .;�, gisr7ot�d'+G�ribptrsn.i�tp. mast �y ��.'�t56, -awdi. on �; :othar bacrad�� sea �ritt� �p�Li�r , catdin theralm to made .iat ,initiil ,ftw -thail eac�.ton .h thdb Gduncil; such Ordinance No. 382 of the City of El teoar+i`gf Ssc.on;;21#•f _ gundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes :. Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None;. Absent: Councilman Gordon. ESCROW GUARANTEE CO., dated July 27, 1956, requesting that the City issue a quitclaim deed quitclaiming its interest in water lines and appurtenances as reserved to Arena Water Company, affecting Lot 4, of Tract 9565. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement referred to in said com- munication is no longer needed by the City of E1 Segundo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby author- ized and,,instructed to execute a quitclaim deed of said property from the City of E1 Segundo to Ercole J. Durbano and Florince E. Durbano, his wife,, as joint tenants. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, dated 30 July 1956, ad- vising that the City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works has ap- plied for a permit to construct a certain submarine effluent -ocean outfall in the vicinity of the Hyperion Activated Sludge Plant, and any objection thereto must be based on navigational interests only. Ordered filed. -6- "a PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated July 30, 1956, recommending a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 434 reclassifying hotels. The City Clerk announced that she had set the matter for public hearing before the City Council on August 27, 1956. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated July 30, 19569 recommending proposed change of zone on portions of Richmond Street. The City Clerk announced that she had also set this matter for hearing before the City Council on August 27, 1956. Ordered filed. DONALD S.. WOODFORD, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & SAFETY, dated July 26, 1956, advising that in connection with the work covered by Relocation Permit Bond No. 532406, dated July 25, 1955, fur- nished by Joseph Ethridge for relocation of a garage -type structure to 266 California Street, in the City of E1 Segundo, said work has been completed to his satisfaction, and recommending that said bond be exonerated. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Freder- ick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond, dated the 25th day of July, 1955, with Joseph Ethridge as Principal, and The Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in the sum of $500.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: August 13, 1956. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. DONALD S. WOODFORD, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & SAFETY, dated July 26, 1956, advising that in connection with the work covered by Relocation Permit Bond No. 523798, dated July 12, 1955, fur- nished by Mary Kish for relocation of a dwelling to 613 Hillcrest Street, in the City of E1 Segundo, said work has been completed to his satisfaction, and recommending that said bond be exonerated. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond, dated the 12th day of July, 1955, with Mary Kish as Principal, and The Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in the sum of $1,000.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight, this date, to wit: August 130 1956. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen,Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -7- 11 12 JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated August 2, 19560 requesting that the budget for the Finance Department be in -. creased in amount of $39070.50 to take care-of one additional Account Clerk in said Department; and JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER,,dated August 6, 1956, recommending that the Fire Department budget be supplemented in amount of $5,872.00 to cover the cost of employing four addi- tional Firemen four months sooner. than indicated in the current budget. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that in addition and supplemental to the departmental provisions as set forth in the "BUDGET OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,. CALIFORNIA, 1956- 57 FISCAL YEAR ", passed and adopted on the 23rd day of July, 1956, there is budgeted to and for the use of the following departments, funds as hereinafter set forth: (a) To Finance Department - - - - - - - - $3,070.50 (b) To Fire Department to cover costs of four additional firemen to be hired sooner than heretofore contemplated, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5#872.00 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. GEORGE MORRICE, JR., dated July 30, 1956, calling atten- tion to the hazardous traffic condition at the intersection of Hill - crest Street and the eastbound lane of new Imperial Highway. The City Clerk.also read to the Council the reply to said letter made by Mayor Benfield, and Mayor Benfield then reported that the traffic engineers of the City of Los Angeles had been in the City of E1 Segundo on Friday last; that said,engineers are aware of said hazardous conditions, are making a study thereof, and it is hoped that something will be done in the near future to eliminate several hazardous conditions on Imperial Highway. JOHN J. SAILORS, C WGER, dated August 6, 1956, re- questing that he be p=4t4dz aeuse city cars to transport author- ized representatives of the E1 Segundo City Employees Association to meetings of the Southern Regional Chapter of the California League of City Employees. 1':_ The City Manager stated that he felt attendance at these meetings would benefit all City employees and not merely the per- _ sons attending, and he recommended the requested authorization be given to him. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS,, t4e-El Segundo City Employees* Associa- tion is an organization exclusively composed of this city's employees-and has as its object the promotion ME X of harmony and understanding among the City employees; to create a friendly spirit among its members and the citizens at large; to aid in the perfection of systems and methods which will make for greater efficiency, higher standards and more security in all branches of the City service, and in general, improve the welfare of City employees and to maintain a high level of service to the public; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds-and determines that the attendance of authorized personnel and representatives of said association at said meet- ings with other municipal employees* association members is substantially of service and value to the City of E1 Segundo, and in such respects is a municipal function and service; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, as follows: That the City Manager is empowered in his dis- cretion to authorize the use of city -owned automo- biles to provide transportation of representatives of the E1 Segundo City Employees' Association to meetings or conferences with Employees' Associations of other California municipalities. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benf ield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated August 7, 1956, recommending that the Police and Fire Departments be placed under Civil Service status and that he be instructed to supervise the preparation of a suitable Civil Service Ordinance. Mayor Benfield recommended that before definite action is taken, the City Manager procure copies of Civil Service Ordinances from other cities for the Council's study, and the Council concur- ring in this recommendation, it was so ordered. JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated August 2, 1956, to which was attached recommendation by the Director of Public Works recommending that the City purchase the Easterly 47.23 feet of the South 152.5 feet of Lot 11, Block 111, for storm drain sump pur- poses, the cost of such property to be $5,000.00. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the purchase by the City of E1 Segundo of the Easterly 47.23 feet of the South 152.5 feet of Lot 11, Block 111, for storm drain sump pur- poses, at a cost of not to exceed $5,000.00 plus the City's share of escrow charges and fees, be and the same is hereby authorized. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Mon 13 X 14 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Bonfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated August 1019 1956, recommending the-rezoning of the-easterly and westerly sides of Loma Vista Street, between Rapid Avenue and Oak Avenue, from C -2 to R -2 Zone. The City Clerk announced she had set this matter for hearing before the City Council on September 11, 1956. Ordered filed. ROBERT L. WEBB, JR., CITY ENGINEER, dated July 30, 1956, presenting for the Council's approval Tentative Map of proposed Tract No. 23195, and making certain recommendations with respect thereto. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the tentative map of Tract No. 23195, heretofore filed with this Council, and the 7 subdivision of the property as shown thereon, be and +" the same are hereby tentatively approved by this Council, subject to the following conditions, to wit: 1. That the Subdivider be required to construct asphaltic concrete streets; portland cement con- crete curbs and sidewalks; cast iron water lines and fire hydrants; and vitrified clay sanitary sewer system; steel pole street lighting system, all in accordance with the City standards. 2. That the subdivider agree to furnish to the City of E1 Segundo an easement 10 feet wide, the center line of which would be-the line dividing Lots 6 and 7, for the purpose of constructing a water line. This easement could be used by the Subdi- vider for driveways and landscaping, but not for buildings, masonry walls or other heavy con- struction. 3. That the grading and construction of the entire tract be approved by the City Engineer in order that adequate drainage might be obtained. 4. That all horizontal and vertical survey control conform to the requirements of the City Engineer's office. 5. That before approval of the final map of Tract No. 23195 the City Council will require the subdivider to provide a bond to guarantee the construction of improvements and other matters in connection there- with, as recommended in this resolution, such bond to be in amount as required by the City Engineer; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Planning Com- mission for its information. Carried by the following vote: -10- X Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. ROBERT L. WEBB, JR., CITY ENGINEER, dated July 24, 1956, recommending that the Council adopt a resolution requesting the County of Los Angeles allocate the amount of $12,000.00 from "County Aid to Cities Gas Tax Fund" to cover part of the cost of improving Grand Avenue from Center Street to Sepulveda Boulevard. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Freder- ick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and does hereby respectfully request an alloca- tion from the County of Los Angeles of the sum of $12,000.00 as a contribution toward the cost of im- proving Grand Avenue between Center Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, such allocation to be made from "Aid to Cities (Gasoline Tax) Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to pre- pare and file all necessary documents which may be required by the County of Los Angeles in connection with such requested allocation. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. ROBERT L. WEBB, JR., CITY ENGINEER, dated August 10, 1956, recommending that the Council authorize the payment to Harold Wray of the sum of $480.00 to cover the cost of moving a wall, which removal is necessitated because of the improvement of Maple Avenue. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the payment to Harold Wray in the sum of $480.00 to cover the cost of removal of a wall in front of his premises, which removal is necessitated because of the proposed improvement of Maple Avenue, be and the same is hereby author- ized, and the Director of Finance be and he is hereby instructed to prepare and present to this Council a demand and warrant in said sum. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: ROBERT L. advising that he ha Messrs. Tomblin and Councilmen Mayor Benf: Councilmen Councilman WEBB, JR., s attempted Jones, for Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and field; None; Gordon. CITY ENGINEER, dated August 13, 1956, to negotiate with the owners thereof, the purchase of Lots 51 and 52, Block -11- 15 X 16 123, for storm drain purposes, but that he has not been success- ful in such negotiations and recommended that said lots be ac- quired by condemnation. Mr. Tomblin, who was present in the Council Chamber, discussed the matter with the City-Council, but no agreement hav- ing been reached, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman - Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Engineer, as set forth in the foregoing communication with respect to condemnation of Lots 51 and 52, Block 123, for storm drain purposes, and does hereby authorize the City Attorney to contact Mr. Robt. E. Rosskopf, Attorney, and request Attorney Rosskopf to immediately insti- tute proceedings for such Condemnation and to process same at the earliest possible time. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Earl Purmort, residing at 140 -A Loma Vista Street, inquired of the City Engineer what the present status is of the petition for the improvement of the 100 block of Loma Vista Street. City Engineer Webb informed Mr. Purmort that plans are presently in the final stages of preparation but that it will be necessary to procure slope right easements from certain property owners and explained further respecting these easements to other property owners who were present on the same matter. Mr. Purmort then registered a complaint respecting trucks hauling sand on said street, which causes a dusty condi- tion, and by general consent, the City Manager was requested to again contact the Police Department and request said Department to take whatever steps can be legally taken to eliminate this condi- tion. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Manager Sailors made reports as follows: 1. In connection with the report heretofore filed by Mr. J. R. Lester Boyle with respect to flood control project for the City of El Segundo, he recommended that Mr. Boyle be requested to furnish certain additional information and calculations in con- nection with.said report. Following discussion, by general consent the City Manager was directed to request Mr. Boyle and Mr. Donald SL rt, his associate, to appear before the Council at their early convenience to answer certain questions and give further information with respect to work performed by Mr. Boyle under certain contracts with the City in con- nection with the County Flood Control District matter and the Flood Control Survey for the City. 2. Recommended that in order to bring the park facili- ties up to the proper level of maintenance additional gardeners be -12- X 17 employed for a period of six months, also that funds be allocated for the completion of the California Street Parkette. Following discussion, by general consent, the matter was taken under advisement until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held August 27, 1956. 3. Advised that at a recent meeting of the Off- Street Parking Committee it was agreed that it would be desirable to have appraisals made by a regular appraiser of properties now under con- sideration to be included in the Off- Street Parking District, and he requested authority to have such appraisals made. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to cause appraisals to be made by a regular appraiser of property which is presently under consideration to be included in the Off - Street Parking District. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 4. Requested permission to employ Mr. Franklin Mote as to regular art -time Custodian for the Police Station at an hourly rate of U.82 per hour, such Custodian to perform his work on Saturday and Sunday. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the employment by the City Manager of Franklin Mote as a regular part -time Custodian at the Police Station at an hourly rate of $1.82 per hour, be and the same is hereby authorized. Car- ried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. City Attorney Bush made reports as follows: 1. That on the 21st day of July, 1954, the City Council had adopted a resolution authorizing certain officials and person- nel of the City to attend conventions, conferences, etc., which might be held in the area of Southern California; that it is now desirable that the City Manager and other officials be included in said authorization, and he presented for the Council's considera- tion an amendatory resolution. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali- fornia, on the 21st day of July, 1954, relating to the adoption of policies and provisions with refer- ence to the attendance of municipal officers and personnel at various conventions, institutes, hear- ings, conferences, etc., be and the same is hereby amended by amending paragraph "FIRST" of said reso- lution, and which paragraph shall read as follows, to wit: -13- X 18 "FIRST: That effective immediately and continuing until the further order of this Council, the following officers, department heads .and officials of said City, to wit: 1 The Mayor 2 Each Member of the City Council 3 The City Clerk 4 The City Treasurer 5 The City Manager 6 The City Engineer 7 The City Attorney 8 The Chief of Police and /or the Assistant Chief of Police (9 The Fire Chief 10 The Director of Building and Safety 11 The Director of Recreation and Parks 12 Assistant Civil Defense Director 13 Recreation and Parks Commissioners 14 Planning Commissioners 15 Any other officer -or employee of the City designated by any of the foregoing in writing filed with the City Clerk stating the name and position of such designee and the reason for such designation, be and they are hereby respectively authorized to attend for and on behalf of said City and at the expense of said City from time to time as and when the same may occur or be held or con- ducted in Southern California, such conventions, institutes, hearings, symposiums, and other gatherings, meetings and.conferences.relating to or concerning the business, activities, functions and affairs of the City and of the various depart - ments thereof, as in their respective sound dis- cretions may prove of value or benefit to said City." On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Keschuk and Mayor Benf ield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2. With respect to the condemnation action now in pro- cess affecting certain lots on California Street, portions of which the City desires to acquire for public street purposes, reported that the summons has been prepared and that he had received a re- quest from Mr. Robt. E. Rosskop €, Attorney in the matter, that the sum of $2,368.00 be deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court at Inglewood in order that he may obtain order for immediate ac- tion. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be-adopted: RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby authorized to prepare a demand and war - want in the sum of $2,368.00, payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court, in connection with the con- demnation action presently in process so that the -14- City may acquire immediate possession of,the por- tions of Lots 154, 155 and 179 of Block 123, which are necessary in connection with the opening of California Street from Grand Avenue to Franklin Avenue. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Me,schuk and Mayor Benf ield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 3. Requested that the Council adopt a minute resolu- tion ratifying and confirming the action taken by it at its Special Meeting held July 26th, 1956, for the purpose of authorizing publi- cation of Notice to Bidders for the construction and improvements of a Community Recreation Center in and for the City of El Segundo. Moved by Councilman Meschuk,,seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby ratify and confirm the action heretofore taken by it on July 26, 1956, authorizing and directing the publication of "PUBLIC NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF A COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA". On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; . Noes: Councilmen None.; Absent: Councilman Gordon. City Engineer Webb made reports as follows: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration plans and specifications for the construction of a sewer in a portion of Imperial Highway to serve the North American Aviation, Inc.'s General Office Building, and informed the Council that while the City would advertise for bids and supervise the work, the North American Aviation, Inc. would pay the entire costs of the con- struction of such sewer line. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain plans entitled: "PLAN AND PROFILE NO. 560131", consist- ing of three sheets, be placed on file in the of- fice of the City Engineer, and that said Plans be and the same are hereby approved by this Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain specifications designated: "CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA SPECIFICATIONS NO. 560131 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8" V. C. SEWER IN IMPERIAL HIGH- WAY TO SERVE NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC. GENERAL OFFICE BUILDING ", be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that the said specifications are hereby approved by this Council. -15- 19 X 20 On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen Done; Absent: Counc ilX&n QosiA9n,. 2. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on the construction.of such sewer line in time form and manner as required by law, such bids to be received untif the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. M., Tuesday, September 11th, 1956. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration plans and profile No. 560813 together with specifications No. 5`60813 for the installation of storm drains in a portion of Center Street, Mariposa Avenue and Nevada Street. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED that a copy of that certain plan and profile entitied: "PLAN & PROFILE NO. 560813, SHEETS 1 TO 3, INCLUSIVE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STANDARD JUNCTION STRUCTURE, DRAWING NO. DC -320 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STANDARD TRANSITION STRUCTURE DRAWING NO. DC -380 COUNT.Y OF LOS ANGELES STANDARD DRAWING NO. NC -77, ENTITLED 'BULKHEAD" JACKING OPERATIONS', AND SPECIFICATIONS NO;- .,560813", be placed on ,file in the office of the City SJtg itbgemo,.lr4nii;:thatiiiai4, P.lan..aad,-Pro- file be and the same is hereby approved by this Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain specificatims designated,: "CITjC, :OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA SPECIFICATIONS-NO.. 560813 -FQR. THE INSTALLA- TION OF STORM DRAINS IN PORTION$ OF CENTER STREET, MARIPOSA AVENUE AND NEVADA STREET, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA", be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that ,the � said specifications are hereby approved by this Council. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 4. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Baker, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for £1menishi4labiaheoCilyoot EkaSegundopareiadoscad doneeatstdratp- Ageiplpa Asdnalsondo `'adwdstisee£bribidsmfgrfbha indtallatioasoiesuch 9#a9iub*ebaplans, profile and specifications as hereinbefore set forth, Such advertising to be done in time, form and manner as re- quired by law, such bids to be received September 11, 1956. Carried by the following vote: -16- Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 5. That Southern California Edison Company has requested a permit for the installation of a transmission line, such line to be installed westerly on Sycamore Avenue to Center Street and northerly on Center Street to Imperial Highway. The City Council discussed the matter, and following such discussion, the City Engineer was directed to advise Southern California Edison Company that the only route for such transmission line which the City Council will approve would be for said Company to use Rosecrans Avenue from Aviation Boulevard to the westerly City of E1 Segundo boundary, thence northerly from such terminus. UNFINISHED BUSINESS It appearing that changes have been made in Ordinance No. 491, which amends the Plumbing Code of the City of E1 Segundo, since said Ordinance was introduced, Councilman Frederick reintro- duced Ordinance No. 491, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 485 OF SAID CITY AND THE "PLUMBING CODE" THEREIN ADOPTED BY ADDING A NEW FOOT- NOTE, TO BE KNOWN AS "11 ", TO APPENDIX "C" OF SAID CODE. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 1 to 75, inclusive: General Fund $ 46,094.69 Recreation Fund 5,504.95 Pension Fund 12666.76 Traffic Safety Fund 1.529.18 Total - 4,795.58 Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 1 to 37, inclusive: Water Works Fund $ 90167.08 Water Works Bond Election 1948, Construction Fund 388.13 Total 9,555.2 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Baker introduced Ordinance No. 492, entitled: -17- 21 X 22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 362 OF SAID CITY AND THE "BUILDING CODE" THEREIN ADOPTED BY AMENDING THE THIRD UNNUMBERED PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 307 OF SAID CODE, AND BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH "(b)" OF SECTION 1305 OF SAID CODE, AS AMENDED., which was read. Councilman Baker introduced Ordinance_No. 493, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE (RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING SECTIi AND PARAGRAPH "E" OF SECTION 6 ORDINANCE NO. 378., which was read. SEGUNDO, NO. 378 DISASTERS) 3NS 3 AND 4 OF SAID No further business appearing.to he transacted at this session, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Baker, the meeting adjourn until Monday, August 20, 1956, at the hour of 7 - :00 o'clock P.M., the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11:45 o'clock P.M. Carried. Approved: Mayor -18- Respectfully submitted, �Y1 . Neva M. Elsey, City lerk