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E1 Segundo, California
June 11, 1956
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall 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,
after which Reverend Harry Hanson of Foursquare Church offered a prayer.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor,
the hour being 7 :00 o'clock P. M.
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
ROLL CALL
Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held May 28, 1956, having been
read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the minutes of said meeting be approved
as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed, pursuant to statute, in the matter of adopting with certain amendments
and deletions the Western Plumbing Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, 1955
Edition, and inquired of the Deputy City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing
had been given and published, and the Clerk replied that Affidavit of Publica-
tion was on file in her office.
The Mayor inquired of the Deputy City Clerk if any communications
had been received with reference to this matter, and the Clerk advised that
none had been received.
The Mayor then inquired if any person or persons in the Council
Chamber desired to address the Council regarding the adoption of the Plumbing
Code, and there being no response, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded
by Councilman Frederick, that the hearing be closed. Carried.
It appearing some members of the Council desired additional time in
which to make further study of the proposed Code, it was moved by Councilman
Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the matter of the adoption of
the said Code be taken under advisement until the next regular meeting of the
City Council to be held June 25, 1956. Carried.
The Deputy City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the
time and place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the hearing in
the matter of the assessment for the improvement of Oregon Street, Franklin
Avenue, Nevada Street, and other streets and easement in Block 123, as con-
templated in Resolution of Intention No. 1514 adopted by the said City Council
on the 22nd day of June, 1955• The Deputy City Clerk also informed the said
City Council that affidavits of the mailing, posting and publications of the
Notice of Filing Assessment were on file in her office, and that a written
appeal or objection had been filed in her office prior to the day set for the
hearing by M. J. Haddad, owner of Lots 3, 4 and 27, Tract 2028, objecting to
the high cost of the improvement and to the change of grade made at the time
the street was constructed, which necessitated expense to him for relandscaping
and driveway relocation in connection with his building previously constructed
to the original grade.
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The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present
desiring to be heard in the above mentioned matter. The following persons
then addressed the Council:
Arvid D. Hoxie, 126 Nevada Street, owner of Lots 5 and 6,
Tract 2028;
Andrew Lockton, representing Clifford L. Shinn, 235 Oregon
Street, owner of Lots 72 and 97, Block 123;
Anthony N. DeLucio, 5042 South Oak Knoll, Los Angeles, owner
of Lots 21 to 25, inclusive, Tract 2028;
Phillip Tillson, representing Harry Tillson, 650 South Grand
Avenue, Los Angeles, owner of Lot 131, Block 123;
K. C. McIlroy, 538 Loma Vista Street, owner of Lots 34 to 36,
inclusive, Tract 3012;
L. J. Later, owner of Lots 1 and 2, Tract 2028; and
J. D. Mecey, representing the Standard Oil Company of Cali-
fornia, part -owner of Lots 133 to 138, inclusive, Block
123,
all objecting to the high cost of the improvement, and Mr. Hoxie also com-
plained that a portion of the asphalt paving on Nevada Street is soft.
Following the presentation of the above objections, City Engineer
Webb and Special Assessment Engineer A. S. Monroe explained in detail the
costs of the improvements and the individual assessments. City Engineer Webb
further explained that softening of the asphalt paving, referred to by Mr.
Hoxie, had been caused by dripping gasoline from automobiles parked daily on
the grade at that location; that there is no evidence of base failure and
that the City Street Department would correct any deterioration if and when
it might occur.
After a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all per-
sons desiring to be heard in said matter, 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 Frederick that all appeals or objections be overruled and denied
and that the assessment and diagram be confirmed and approved, and that the
Superintendent of Streets shall forthwith attach a warrant to said assessment,
bearing the date of this order of the City Council, which motion was seconded
by Councilman Baker, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed,
pursuant to statute, for the public hearing in the matter of the appeal of
Sebastian P. Eger and Salvatore J. Maietta, dba Aero Grinding Company, from the
decision of the Planning Commission, as set forth in its Resolution No. 256,
denying their application for variance to allow a precision grinding service
at 215 Richmond Street, in a C -2 Zone.
The Mayor inquired of the Deputy City Clerk if due and regular notice
of the hearing had been given and published and if she had on file in her of-
fice the affidavits showing such fact. The Deputy City Clerk advised that
notice had been duly and regularly given and the affidavits establishing such
fact were on file in her office, together with the complete file of the Plan-
ning Commission and the complete file of the City Council up to this time in
the matter. The Mayor thereupon announced that the files in said matter would
be made a part of the record of this public hearing.
The Mayor then inquired if any written protests or communications
had been received with reference to the proposed variance and the Deputy City
Clerk reported none had been received. The Mayor then inquired if anyone
present desired to address the Council in favor of the proposed variance.
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Mr. E. 0. Berry, Attorney at Law, representing Messrs. Eger and
Maietta, then addressed the Council stating he had no additional evidence
to present at this hearing; that although the equipment involved makes
less noise than the electric typewriter in his office, yet technically it
can be classified as a piece of machinery requiring a C -M Zone for opera-
tion.
presentl y
Richmond
would wai
fied unde
Ordinance
It appearing from discussion that the City Planning Commission
has under consideration an over -all plan to rezone portions of
Street southerly of Grand Avenue, Mr. Berry stipulated that he
ve all rights to a decision in the matter within the time speci-
r the provisions of Ordinance No. 434, the Comprehensive Zoning
of the City of E1 Segundo.
Following lengthy discussion between members of the Council, the
City Attorney and Mr. Berry, and it appearing no other persons desired to
address the Council in the matter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, the hearing be continued until August 13,
1956, in order to obtain sufficient facts in the matter. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpor-
ations, hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in
the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter:
GERALD M. LANG, dated June 6, 1956, requesting extension of time
for trailer permit heretofore granted for use at 641 Hillcrest Street, E1
Segundo, while completing construction work at said address. The Building
Superintendent had approved said request and recommended an extension of
time be granted.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a temporary revocable permit be and the
same is hereby authorized issued to Gerald M. Long to occupy,
use and maintain a house trailer at 641 Hillcrest Street, El
Segundo, during the process of construction of a residence
at said address, such permit to expire by limitation on
August 25, 1956•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT COMPANY, INC., dated June 4, 1956, requesting the -"
City of E1 Segundo take under consideration the installation of appropriate
traffic signals on Aviation Boulevard at 118th Street and at 124th Street,
and at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street, in order
to provide a safer and more efficient traffic control system in the area, a
portion of the costs to be paid by said Company.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded
by Councilman Gordon, the matter be referred to City Manager Sailors and City
Engineer Webb for investigation, report and recommendation to this Council.
Carried.
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JAMES G. McGINNIS, dated May 31, 1956; and
JOHN C. PARKER, undated, complaining that fumes from the Hyperion
Sewage Plant have caused damage to the paint on their homes, and expressing
concern that the fumes constitute a health hazard.
Mayor Benfield stated that investigation of the matter is now
being made by representatives of Hyperion and that Mr. Park and Mr. McGinnis
have been so advised, following which, by general consent, the communications
were ordered filed.
BOB BARGMAN, ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER, HYPERION SEWAGE PLANT, dated
June 7, 1956, advising that in connection with the complaints of damage from
fumes from the Hyperion Plant, he had taken samples of the paint used on Mr.
McGinnis' home for analysis to assist in evaluation of the observations; that
an investigation is being conducted and a report will be made to the City
Council thereon at a future date. Ordered filed.
CALIFORNIA SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES ASSOCIATION, dated May 18,
1956, advising that the 29th Annual Conference of the National Federation of
Sewage and Industrial Wastes Associations will be held in Los Angeles October
8th to 11th, 1956, and inviting representatives of the City to attend.
Director of Public Works Webb advised the Council that some of the
sessions of the Conference would be of interest and benefit to certain em-
ployees of his departments, following which, by general consent, the matter
was referred to City Manager Sailors for designation of persons to attend
said Conference.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated May 31, 1956,
advising that under Chapter 882, Statutes of 1955, the County may cause the
annexation of unincorporated islands or strips of land to be annexed to either
of the adjoining cities, and calling attention to the existence of this
problem of portions of Aviation Boulevard between E1 Segundo Boulevard and
Rosecrans Avenue, lying between the cities of Hawthorne and E1 Segundo, and
requesting appropriate city officials review the matter and confer with County
officials thereon in order to work out an agreement mutually satisfactory to
the County and both cities.
Following discussion of the matter, by general consent, City Manager
Sailors and City Engineer Webb were requested to confer with officials of the
County and the City of Hawthorne, and to make their report to the Council in
due course.
G. V. BAKER, dated June 4, 1956, calling attention to the traffic
bottlenecks at the intersections of Vista Del Mar and Imperial Boulevard, Los
Angeles, and Vista Del Mar and Grand Avenue, El Segundo, and making suggestions
for the alleviation of the conditions. Ordered filed.
JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated June 6, 1956, advising that the
committee heretofore appointed by the Council in the matter of the request of
the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce for funds from the City, has recommended
that the City contract with said Chamber of Commerce for advertising services
in amount of $300.00 per month for the fiscal year 1956 -57 only.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the report of John J. Sailors, City Manager,
dated June 6, 1956, with respect to the recommendation of the
committee investigating the request of the E1 Segundo Chamber
of Commerce for funds from the City of El Segundo, be and the
same is hereby approved by this Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he
_is hereby requested to prepare a form of agreement between the
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City of El Segundo and the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce,
covering advertising services by said Chamber of Commerce
for said City for the fiscal year 1956 -57 only.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being copy of appli-
cation for transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License from premises at 1149
Sepulveda Boulevard,'Manhattan Beach, to 311 North Sepulveda Boulevard, El
Segundo. Ordered filed.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being forms for
use by the City of El Segundo in making applications for funds for repair
or restoration of public property pursuant to the Flood Relief Law of 1956,
for which the City Engineer had heretofore been requested to obtain appli-
cation forms.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, State funds have been appropriated by the Flood
Relief Law of 1956 for the cost,of repair or restoration, or
both, of public property damaged or destroyed by storm and
flood or flood conditions during the months of December, 1955,
and January and February, 1956; and
WHEREAS, said conditions during said period caused
extensive damage, estimated at $4,600.00 to public property
hereinafter described, lying within the boundaries of this
City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that application is
hereby made to the State of California for State assistance
under said Flood Relief Law of 1956 for the repair and
restoration of the public property described in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant hereby
promises and agrees to make available the applicantts con-
tribution towards the total cost of the work, by the follow-
ing method: In cash or equivalent from its General Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that John J. Sailors, City Manager
of the City of E1 Segundo, is designated as the applicant's duly
authorized representative in all matters arising under this
application, inclusive of the power to execute, on behalf of
applicant, the agreement with the Department for the performance
of the work.
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Exhibit "A"
LIST OF REPAIR AND RESTORATION PROJECTS
UNDER FLOOD RELIEF LAW OF 1956
Type "All - Streets, Highways & Bridges Highway Users Tax Revenue
Apportioned during Fiscal Year
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO July 1, 1954 to June 30, 1955
Local Agency $30,017.90
Road Number
Street Name Location of Project
Center St. Between Maple Ave. and Palm Ave.
Sepulveda Between Imperial Hwy. and
Boulevard Rosecrans Ave.
E1 Segundo Between Aviation Blvd. and
Boulevard Sepulveda Blvd.
Estimated Length Description of
Cost Miles Proposed Work
$1,700.00 0.066
1,000.00 2.00
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Repair subgrade,
replace pavement,
resurface.
Repair erosion
damages, repair
pavement.
Repair erosion
damages; place
revetments at
culvert.
Other Throughout City 1,000.00 Replace washed
Streets out pavement;
replace eroded
shoulders.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated June 7, 1956, trans-
mitting copy of Resolution No. 261, adopted at a regular meeting of said Com-
mission held May 9, 1956, granting a variance to Albert M. Hyatt to allow a
die casting business in an M -1 Zone.
By general consent, the communication was ordered filed pending
expiration of the appeal period.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated June 7, 1956, trans-
mitting copy of Resolution No. 262, adopted by said Commission at its regular
meeting held May 9, 1956, setting for hearing a proposed amendment to Zoning
Ordinance No. 434 with respect to the height of fences. Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated June 7, 1956, trans-
mitting copy of Resolution No. 264, adopted by said Commission at its adjourned
regular meeting held June 6, 1956, recommending approval of a proposed plan to
construct by -pass roads to relieve traffic congestion at the intersections of
Sepulveda Boulevard with Imperial Highway and El Segundo Boulevard.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
City Engineer Webb be and he is hereby authorized and directed to work with
the Planning Commission in the development of the proposed plan for con-
struction of by -pass roads at said intersections, and to advise the Council
of progress in the matter. Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
City Manager Sailors advised the Council that the City should
have a Master Plan of Streets and Highways, or until such time as a Plan
is adopted, a survey by a competent traffic engineer should be available;
that the Planning Consultants for the City Planning Commission had offered
to make a survey and Master Plan, or would be willing to develop a Master
Plan from data compiled by a competent traffic engineer. The matter was
discussed by members of the Council, but no action was taken at this time.
Mayor Benfield reported to the Council that conversations with
Supervisor Chace indicate that the County is proposing in its current pre-
liminary budget an allocation of $100,000.00 for the widening of E1 Segundo
Boulevard between Main Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, and that the City of
E1 Segundo should bring to early completion its right -of -way negotiations
and engineering for this improvement and, by general consent, the City
Engineer was requested to proceed as mentioned above, and that the office of
Supervisor Chace should be kept informed as to progress.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated June 7, 1956, trans-
mitting copy of Resolution No. 263, adopted by said Commission at its ad-
journed regular meeting held June 6, 1956, recommending approval of Santa Fe
Land Improvement Companyts plan to improve property and dedicate streets.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that
the Council approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission, contained
in its Resolution No. 263, and that said recommendations be implemented by the
City Engineer. Carried by the following vote: _
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, dated June 6, 1956, being copy of communica-
tion to the Board of Public Works, State, County and Federal Affairs Committee,
transmitting to said Board the City of El Segundots resolution requesting the
City of Los Angeles make certain improvements in the tunnel on Sepulveda
Boulevard between Imperial Highway and Century Boulevard. Ordered filed.
MUNICIPAL COURT OF INGLEWOOD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, being report of
fines and fees collected for City of E1 Segundo during the month of May, 1956,
amounting to $3,723.00, the City's portion being $3,313.47. Ordered filed.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being notice of
hearing to be held July 5, 1956, in San Francisco, on Applications Nos. 38017,
38018 and 38019, of Transcontinental Bus System, Inc., Continental Pacific
Lines, and Pacific Greyhound Lines, respectively, for increases in fares
and /or rates. Ordered filed.
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated June 11,
1956, transmitting copy of resolution adopted by said Commission at its ad-
journed regular meeting held May 31, 1956, submitting the working drawings,
specifications and bidding schedule for the E1 Segundo Community Park to the
Council for its consideration, and recommending that Item #1, with revisions
A and B. of the bidding schedule, be approved for said Park project. Ordered
filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated June 7, 1956, advis-
ing that at an adjourned meeting of said Commission held June 6, 1956, a
resolution was adopted under which the Planning Commission, of its own motion,
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has set for hearing on July 11, 1956, the matter of proposed change of zone
for certain properties in Blocks 11, 120 21 and 22, and change of classifi-
cation of certain C -M uses to M -1 use. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Floyd Wallace, residing at 127 Loma Vista Street, E1 Segundo,
requested that in preparing plans and specifications for the improvement of
Loma Vista Street between Franklin Avenue and the alley southerly thereof,
being the east -west alley in Block 15, El Segundo Sheet No. 1, the City give
consideration to keeping said alley open to traffic in order to prevent a
traffic problem inasmuch as this alley provides ingress and egress to the
southerly extension of Loma Vista Street.
Mr. Wallace also stated the El Segundo Medical Center is of great
benefit to the citizens of the City and he appreciated the convenience of its
24 -hour service, and expressed the hope that it would be given the support of
the City to insure its continuing service, and requested the City Council
give consideration to this matter, if possible, with respect to entering into
future contracts for services of this kind.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Manager Sailors made reports as follows:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration form of resolution
making certain adjustments in salaries to employees of the City, and repeal-
ing Resolution No. 1509, the Salary Resolution presently in effect, and
recommended approval thereof.
Moved by Camci] man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Resolution No. 1621, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE
COMPENSATION OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS AND
+r• HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY, AND OF THE
VARIOUS EMPLOYEES THEREOF; AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 1509 OF SAID COUNCIL AND ALL
RESOLUTIONS AMENDATORY OF OR SUPPLEMENTARY TO
SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1509.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. That the Recreation Director desired to purchase certain equip-
ment, which items are included in the Recreation Department's budget, to wit:
a portable record player and amplifier, and a sound projector and screen, at
\ costs of not to exceed $280.00 and $525.00, respectively, plus Sales Tax, for
use in the Recreation program, and Mr. Sailors recommended approval thereof.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the
City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to cause a purchase order to be
issued to cover purchase of one portable record player and amplifier, and one
sound projector and screen, at costs of not to exceed $280.00 and $525.00,
respectively, plus Sales Tax, for the Recreation Department of the City.
Carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
3. That inasmuch as Proposition IWI was approved by the voters
in the June 5, 1956 Primary Election, the City might request the Metropolitan
Water District to include in its capital outlay plans provisions to install
additional feeder lines to bring more water into this area; that this matter
had been discussed with officials of said District and it appeared that an
allocation for this purpose would be available.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District of California
has received authority from the voters, by virtue of the
passage of Proposition 'W't at the Primary Election held June
5, 1956, to use funds due it, said funds being collectible
at future times from areas annexed to the District; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District proposes to
use said funds for capital improvements to its system; and
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo has employed water
consultants and said consultants have informed the City that
an additional supply of water will be needed on or before the
year 1965; and
WHEREAS, the Water Superintendent has informed the
Council that the City is rapidly approaching the time when
it will need additional water supply, not only for present
users but for the definitely assured growth in the immediate
future;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council does
respectfully request that the West Basin Water Board'"If
Directors request the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan
Water District to give early consideration to a program that
would result in a larger supply of water for the West Coast
Basin area served by said Water District.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield:
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
City Attorney Bush made reports as follows:
1. Presented for the Councilts consideration form of resolution
respecting presentation, auditing and payment of demands by the City.
Following discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1622, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO AND
REGULATING THE PRESENTATION, AUDITING AND
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS AND CLAIMS AGAINST SAID
CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance repeal-
ing Ordinance No. 317, relating to the presentation, auditing and payment of
demands.
Councilman Gordon thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 488, entitled:
which was read.
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 317
OF SAID CITY RELATING TO AND REGULATING
THE PRESENTING, AUDITING AND PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS.,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Deputy City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 483,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND DEFINING AND
SETTING FORTH THE POWERS AND DUTIES
THEREOF.
It was then moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, and unanimously carried by the following roll call; to wit:
es: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None,
that the further reading of Ordinance No. 483 be waived.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
Ordinance No. 483, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND DEFINING AND
SETTING FORTH THE POWERS AND DUTIES
THEREOF.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 28th day of May, 1956, and reread at this meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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entitled:
The Deputy City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 487,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 434 (THE COM-
PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY
AMENDING "SECTION 1509tt OF "ARTICLE 1519 OF
SAID ORDINANCE NO. 434, AS AMENDED.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, and
unanimously carried by the following roll call, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None,
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
that the further reading of Ordinance No. 487 be waived.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Ordinance No. 487, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 434 (THE COM-
PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY
AMENDING "SECTION 150911 OF ARTICLE 1511 OF
SAID ORDINANCE NO. 434, AS AMENDED.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held
on the 28th day of May, 1956, and reread at this meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None; +
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
Water Works Fund
Payroll Demand 83,077.93
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 399.30
it it it it 24.99
State Employeest
Retirement System
State Employees'
Retirement System
Title Insurance &
Trust Company
Arnold Schleuniger Co.
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
Kimball Elevator Co., Ltd.
Pacific Radionics
Dept. of Public Works
Carl Wilson
Christmas Electric
J. G. Tucker & Son
193-35
206.87
67.20
1,156.76
5.78
11.00
10.00
193.35
40.00
126.70
14.20°
(Conttd)
Water Works Fund - Conttd
Burroughs Corporation
$ 117.62
James Jones Company
371.99
Western Water Works
498.89
Ira E. Escobar
15.80
Dayton Foundry
74.88
Mutual Liquid Gas & Equip.
6.08
Hersey Mfg. Co.
1,612.83
Howard Supply Co.
29.60
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co.
589.84
The Lacal Company, Inc.
20.87
Underwriters Equip. Co.
12.72
TOTAL
8-,878-55
Water Works Bond Election
1948, Construction Fund
C. J. Hendry Company 387.30
TOTAL $ 387.30
(Conttd)
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Pension Fund
State Employees'
Retirement System $ 1,539.56
TOTAL $ 1,539.56
Recreation Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
$ 1,843.34
it it it it
192.39
Hospital Service of
Morgan & Son
Southern California
5.05
State Employees'
Grimes Stassforth Stationery
Retirement System
38.61
Torrance Desk &
Richfield Oil Corp.
Office Equipment Co.
186.94
Forrest Stationers
15.74
Southern California
Pacific Electric Railway Co.
Edison Company
.84
E1 Segundo Hardware
5.01
Sherrill Prescription Pharmacy 6.62
Burtons Leathercraft
38.96
Coca -Cola Bottling Company
16.90
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
8.11
TOTAL
$ 2058.50
General Fund
Los Angeles Daily Journal 6 12.95
Charles Bruning Co., Inc.
16.34
T. B. DeBerry, Chief of Police
31.23
Morgan & Son
114.20
El Segundo Hardware
62.63
Grimes Stassforth Stationery
49.56
Elliott's Photo Service
13.48
Richfield Oil Corp.
697.07
Industrial Blueprint & Supply
88.02
City of El Segundo Water Dept.
579.75
Pacific Electric Railway Co.
14.75
George C. Porter Printing
30.68
Belcher and Schacht
11.83
The DeVilbiss Co.
24.00
A. M. Donaher & Son
7.21
El Segundo Bldg. Materials
6.50
The Foxboro Co.
121.89
Snap -On Tools Corp.
14.87
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
26.39
Carburetor & Elec. Supply Co.
4.97
Hessell Chevrolet
8.44
Larson Duplicating
16.31
J. E. Bauer Co.
64.34
Kenneth R. Benfield
8.25
Monroe Calculating Machine Co.
25.00
Police Safety Council
400.00
Lee Parmelee
6.20
Neo- Flasher Mfg. Co.
27.06
City of Redondo Beach
47.20
U. S. Government Printing Off.
1.00
Winston K. Williams, M. D.
15.00
Forrest Stationers
127.69
Briles Mfg. Co.
125.00
Dickenson & Miller
42.00
Dickenson & Miller
340.00
Chaddick Contractors
25.00
All Coast Construction Co.
36.40
Ira Escobar, Inc.
2,108.92
Columbia Showcase and
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
Cabinet Company
614.12
M.G.R. Construction Co.
4,400.00
36.69
(Contfd)
General Fund - Contfd
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
$2,291.29
it it it tt
861.03
It tt it tt
906.54
it it it it
4,949.62
tt tt tt tt
1,628.04
it it tt tt
2,433-58
tt it it tt
2,731-56
tt it it tt
43.90
it tt it tt
2,400.95
State Employeest
Retirement System
1,622.38
Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer
21.25
Title Insurance and
Trust Company
4.80
Hospital Service of
Southern California
15.90
Gordon Whitnall
100.00
Lennox Disposal Service
3,235.05
Southern California
Humane Society
200.00
E1 Segundo Chamber
of Commerce
50.00
Lelah Converse
100.00
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
8.25
Koeller Bros. House Movers
221.00
Motor Rim & Wheel Service
1.75
California State
Personnel Board
36.59
Ira E. Escobar
26.60
Industrial Stationery
& Printing Co.
38.74
American Accounting Assn
5.00
State of California,
Printing Division
9.36
American Photocopy Equip.
Co. 44.99
Brachman Ignition Works
39.81
Air- Refrigeration Corp.
20.00
New Pacific Lumber Co.
58.15
C. V. Baird Auto Supply
11.40
G. J. Payne Co.
28.48
Pacific Mill & Mine Supply
36.69
Contractors Asphalt Sales
18.52
Pacific Radionics
314.94
Gibson Motor Parts
26.46
L. A. County Peace
Officers Assn
8.50
Howard Supply Co.
12.20
T. B. DeBerry
5.05
Park Maintenance
7.50
F. Morton Pitt Co.
118.52
Worley & Co.
2,013.44
Rains Glass Shop
47.67
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
25.70
R. B. ''Bobo Walker
36.86
Torrance Desk & Office
Equipment Co.
498.94
Floyd Carr, Jr.
37.00
All Coast Construction Co.
25.00
Robert Brandlin
25.00
Dickenson & Miller
65.00
Oswald Bros. Co.
1,827.85
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
79.53
Clayton D. Robbins and
Frances M. Norman
17.71
TOTAL $
39P573-40
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955
956
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield:
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:40 o'clock P. M.
-Carried.
Approved:
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
NEVA M. ELSEY, CITY CLERK
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