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1956 JUN 25 CC MIN1K 95'7 El Segundo, California June 25, 1956 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. 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. Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P. M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Councilmen Absent: Meschuk. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held June 11, 1956, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 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. 1611 in the matter of certain street improvements in a portion of Kansas Street and Pine Avenue. The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the publication 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 two written protests had been filed with her prior to the time set for the hearing by the following: Carl 0. and Avilda J. Olson and a petition signed by Robert W. Cameron and twelve other persons. Councilman Meschuk appeared at the meeting at this time, the hour being 7:07 otclock P. M., and immediately took his seat at t;» ;ouncil table. 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 90% of the total area of the assessment district. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the proceedings heretofore initiated under Resolution of Intention No. 1614 for the construction of curbs and sidewalks in Kansas Street between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue be and the same are hereby abandoned. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: -1- ylf 958 Ayes :' Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mr. Robert Cameron, 501 Kansas Street, then stated that the property owners had secured a quotation from a private contractor for doing said work, which was considerably less than the City Engineerts estimate, and he inquired what procedure might,be taken by the property owners to cause the work to be done by a private contractor, and the pro- cedure was explained to him by Director of Public Works Webb and Special Assessment Engineer Monroe. 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. 1610 in the matter of certain street improvements in Eucalyptus Drive and other streets. The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the posting of the Notice of Improve- ment, 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 no written protests had been filed with her prior to the time set for the hearing. The Mayor then announced 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. No one responded at this time. By general consent, the proceedings under Resolution of Intention No. 1610 were recessed until a later time at this meeting. 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 Wo. 1616 in tha matter of certain improve- ments in Maple Avenue and other streets. The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of the adoption of said resolution, and'the posting of the Notice of Improve- ment, 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 one written protest had been filed with her prior to the time set for the hearing by the following: by Mr. Robert H. Finch, of Finch, Bell, Duitsman & Jekel, Attorneys at Law, representing Mr. Robert Kaas. The Mayor then announced 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. No one responded. By general consent, the proceedings under Resolution of Intention No. 1616 were recessed until a later time at this meeting. -2- 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. 1612 in the matter of certain street improvements in a portion of Penn Street. The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the posting of the Notice of Improve- ment, 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 two written protests had been filed with her prior to the time set for the hearing by the following: Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Campbell, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Quase. The Mayor then announced 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 men- tioned, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said matter. No one responded. By general consent, the proceedings under Resolution of Intention No. 1612 were recessed until a later time at this meeting. 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: - DONALD S. WOODFORD, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & SAFETY, dated June 21, 1956, advising that in connection with the work covered by Relocation Permit Bond No. 558921, dated March 6, 1956, furnished by Raynor H. MacKay for re- location of a garage to 537 East Maple Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, said work has been completed to his satisfaction, and recommending that said bond be exonerated. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that'that certain Relocation Permit Bond, dated March 6, 1956, with Raynor H. MacKay as Principal, and The Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in amount of $500.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: June 25, 1956• Carried 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 13, 1956, trans- mitting therewith copy of its Resolution No. 265 adopted by said Commission at its adjourned regular meeting held June 6, 1956, denying the request of Leon Lidow, dba International Rectifier Corporation, for change of zone for Lot 173, Block 123, from R -1 to P. It appearing that the time in which the applicant might appeal from said decision to the City Council, had expired, the Mayor ordered the communi- cation filed. -3- 959 lllf 960 WEST BASIN WATER ASSOCIATION, dated June 19, 1956, advising that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of said Association, held May 24, 1956, a resolution was adopted providing for an assessment to be levied of 21¢ per acre foot of water produced by each such member from the Basin during the calendar year 1944, such assessment to be payable July 1, 1956 or within sixty days thereafter; also calling attention to the fact that annual dues in amount of $100.00 are also payable at the same time, and enclosing a statement against the City of El Segundo for $275.56 for water produced, based on 1,312.2 acre feet, and $100.00 annual membership dues. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from the West Basin Water Association, dated June 19, 1956, calling attention to the assessment levied against the City of E1 Segundo by said Association of 21¢ per acre foot of water produced by said City from the Basin during the calendar year 1944, be re- ceived and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said assessment be and the same is hereby approved by this Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Water Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be prepared a warrant in amount of $375.56, being assessment of 21¢ per acre foot of water produced by said City from said Basin during the calendar year 1944, plus $100.00 annual membership fee, for presentation to the City Council in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and LELAND M. SWANSON, CITY MANAGER, CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, dated June 20, 1956, being copy of a communication addressed to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, urging said Body to take immediate action to widen and improve Rosecrans Avenue from Aviation Boulevard to Highland Avenue, in the City of Manhattan Beach, due to the fact that numerous traffic fatali- ties are occurring on said boulevard. Chief of Police DeBerry stated he had also received a copy of said communication and that so far as that portion of Rosecrans Avenue within the City of El Segundo is concerned, the Police Department is patrolling same regularly in an attempt to alleviate traffic accidents. It appearing the City of E1 Segundo has heretofore also requested the Board of Supervisors to take the action requested by the City of Manhattan Beach, the above communication was ordered filed. JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated June 18, 1956, stating he had been advised by Mr. Oscar Hollandger, Chief Deputy County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles, that said County has discontinued impounding funds collected from certain aircraft factories; that during the past three years the County has impounded the amount of $501,479.51 for the City of El Segundo, and further stating that if the City desires to have these funds turned over to it by the County, a resolution should be adopted to that effect and the County notified. Councilman: Frederick inquired if the City accepted these funds and if a suit was filed by the aircraft factories and a decision made in favor of -4- them by the court, would the City have to pay interest on the funds im- pounded to the said aircraft factories. City Treasurer Ruth Hopp, who was present at this meeting, advised the Council that she had been informed by County officials that the City would have to pay interest at the rate of 6/ or 7 %; that the County presently has the City money invested at 1 -5/8 %, whereas she would be able to invest the money aL a rate of 2 -5/8/. Councilman Meschak inquired if, in event the case is decided against the City, would the City have to pay the interest whether the County has the money on deposit or the City, and the City Treasurer answered in the affirma- tive. Following discussion, and it appearing it would be advantageous to the City to have this money under its jurisdiction, it was moved by Council- man Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1623, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY TREASURER OF SAID CITY TO ACCEPT CERTAIN FUiiDS NOW ON DEPOSIT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayer Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschul: and JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated June 22, 1956, requesting authorization to reclassify Donald Hargrave, Water Department employee, from Skilled Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator under Schedule 5 -D of the Salary Resolution, effective as of June 16, 1956, and also recommending the appoint- ment of Emil Reed as Junior Civil Engineer, under Schedule 14 -B of said reso- lution, such appointment to be effective June 25, 1956. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that effective June 16, 1956, and until the further order of this Council, Donald Hargrave, Water Depart- ment employee, be and he is hereby reclassified from Skilled Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator Linder Schedule 5, Step D, of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that effective June 25, 1956, and until the further order of this Council, Emil Reed be and he is hereby employed as Junior Civil Engineer, under Schedule 14, Step B, of said Salary Resolution. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and DOROTHY WALLACE, CLERK, WATER DEPARTMENT, dated June 25, 1956, requesting authorization to cancel warrant No. 19570 in amount of $193.35, made payable to Treasurer, State of California, account duplication of payment. 52 961 lll[ 962 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon'. the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to cause Warrant No. 19570, payable to Treasurer, State of California, in amount of $193.35, to be cancelled; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of the Water Department and the City Treasurer of the City of El Segundo be and they are hereby directed to make appropriate entry of such cancellation in their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. LeROY JENSEN, FIESTA CHAIRMAN, dated June 25, 1956, requesting that the E1 Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce be granted permission to hold its Ninth Annual Kiddie Parade on Saturday, July 21, 1956, at 12:00 ofclock noon, and enclosing a map indicating the route of such parade. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that pursuant to its request therefor, dated June 25, 1956, El Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce be and it is hereby granted permission to conduct a Kiddie Parade on July 21, the location of the formation areas, the routes and the closing of certain streets during such parade to be determined by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo, and the conducting of such parade to be under the supervision of and to the satisfaction of said Chief of Police. Carried. Following the above action the Mayor requested the City Manager and the Chief of Police to review the Traffic Ordinance with the idea in mind of amending same so that permits for parades might be issued by the Chief of Police with the approval of the City Manager. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Manager Sailors made reports as follows: 1. That the study of the off - street parking matter has been com- pleted and that he now desires to have a conference with members of the City Council respecting same, at the convenience of the Council. 2. That in the course of the preparation of the budget the Finance Committee, the Chief of Police and he desired to recommend augmenting the Police force so that there would be sufficient Police Officers to fully man three patrol cars; that in order to do this it will require the employment of six additional Police Officers and the purchase of one additional car, and if the Council approves, he would like authority to begin screening applications in order to select the six additional employees. In connection with the above request, the Chief of Police stated that in order to give residents of the City full police protection at night, two patrol cars with two Police Officers should be on duty at all times; that presently there is only one Police Officer in each car and if a serious acci- dent occurs both Police cars and the two officers might be needed at one time M �llf 963 for an indefinite length of time. Mayor Benfield and the Assistant Chief of Police elaborated on the above explanation of the necessity for the additional coverage, follow- ing which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to employ six additional Police Officers for the City of El Segundo and to also secure informal bids for the purchase of an additional Police car. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 3. That final specifications and plans for the construction of a Community Recreation Center in the City of El Segundo have been completed in accordance with the Councilts desires in the matter; that it would now be in order for the Council to approve the plans, adopt the specifications and authorize publication of Notice to Bidders. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain PlanE covering the construction of a Community Recreation Center in the City of El Segundo, entitled: "RECREATION CENTER, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, COMPRISING ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, CIVIL, 'SITE WORKt, PLUMBING, HEATING AND VENTILATING, ELECTRICAL AND LAPIDSCAPING.", consisting of 69 sheets, be placed on file in the office 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: "SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CON- STRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF A COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AS PREPARED BY WILLIAM W. WOOLLETT, ARCHITECT, 124 WEST 4TH STREET., LOS ANGELES, 13, CALIFORNIA. ", be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that the said Specifications are hereby approved by this Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids on the construction of improvements contemplated under the above plans and speci- fications in time, form and manner as required by law. 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 approval map showing portion of Coast Boulevard proposed to be vacated under Resolution of Intention No. 1624. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: wig 964 RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain map, entitled: "MAP SHOWING PORTION OF COAST BOULEVARD PROPOSED TO BE VACATED UNDER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 16241t, presented to this Council at this meeting, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 2. Presented for the Council's consideration Resolution of Inten- tion No. 1621, declaring said Council's intention to vacate a certain portion of Coast Boulevard, in said City. Following consideration, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution of Intention No. 1624, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS IN- TENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY) OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF COAST BOULEVARD WITHIN 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, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 3. Presented for the Council's consideration form of contract between the City of El Segundo and El Segundo Chamber of Commerce covering certain advertising and promotion services to be rendered by said Chamber for the City of E1 Segundo during the period July 1, 1956 to June 30, 1957, in- clusive, at the sum of $300.00 per month. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain Agreement submitted to this Council at this meeting, between El Segundo Chamber of Co,.unerce and the City of El Segundo, covering certain, advertis- ing and promotion services to be rendered by said Chamber for the City during the period July 1, 1956 to June 30, 1957, in- clusive, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that the said Agreement so on file be and the same is hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve the said agreement and does hereby authorize and instruct the Mayor of said City to exe- cute the same on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk to attest the said agreement and cause such agree- ment so executed to be delivered to said El Segundo Chamber of Commerce in due course. CA 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 4- Presented for the Councilts consideration an amendment to the Salary Resolution which would provide for the payment of overtime to Police Officers who are required to render more than eight hourst service in any one day or more than forty hours in any one week. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1625, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLU- TION NO. 1621 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) OF SAID COUNCIL BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION ttSECONDtt OF PARAGRAPH tt(M)tt OF »SECTION 31t OF "PART IItt OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1621., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Director of Public Works Webb made his report respecting the com- pletion of improvements to the South Reservoir of the Water Department and recommendation that James H. Wilson, the contractor, be paid the amount due hiss, to wit: 90% of the contract price. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 25, 1956, with respect to the completion of the improvements to the South Reservoir of the Water Department contracted by James H. Wilson be re- ceived and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendations made in said communication the City Council hereby finds and determines that the contract for the con- struction of certain additions and improvements to said South Reservoir were completed on the 25th day of June, 1956, and that said reservoir be and the same is hereby accepted as com- plete as of said date; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion of said reservoir, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and .711M 1111 966 UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 485, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN AMEND- MENTS AND DELETIONS WHICH ARE SET FORTH IN SAID ORDINANCE, THE RULES, REGULATIONS, PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THAT CERTAIN CODE, ENTITLED "WESTERN PLUMBING OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1955 EDITION'', PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED BY WESTERN PLUMBING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION. It was then moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, and unanimously carried by the following roll call, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None, that the further reading of Ordinance No. 185 be waived. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Ordinance No. 485, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN A111END- MENTS AND DELETIONS WHICH ARE SET FORTH IN SAID ORDINANCE, THE RULES, REGULATIONS, PROVISIO1,JS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH ICI THAT CERTAIN CODE, ENTITLED "WESTER11 PLUMBING OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLU'11 ING CODE 1955 EDITION't, PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED BY WESTERN PLUMBING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 14th 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. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 188, 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. It was then moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, and unanimously carried by the following roll call, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None, that the further reading of Ordinance No. 188 be waived. 10811 n Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Ordinance No. 488, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 317 OF SAID CITY RELATING TO AND REGULATLVG THE PRESENTING, AUDITING AND PAYMENT OF DEMANDS., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 11th day of June, 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, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Sewerage Facilities Fund M. G. R. Construction Co. Q70.00 TOTAL 970.00 Pension Fund State Employeest Retirement System 0 1,541.63 TOTAL $ 1,541.63 Recreation Fund Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer $ 476.44 tt it tt tt 80.90 State Employees? Cotton & Francisco Retirement System 43.18 Hospital Service of Southern California 9.80 Title Insurance & Trust 5.10 tt it tt It 5.10 George C. Porter Printing 13.81 Cotton & Francisco 75.00 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 10.00 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 57.26 Torrance Desk & Office Equip- ment Company 126.92 Leisure Crafts 8.07 Pacific Arts & Crafts 74.38 Kit Kraft 25.26 Hammatt & Sons 123.68 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 1.40 Postmaster, U. S. Post Off. 37.26 Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 5.79 TOTAL $ 1,179.35 Water Works Fund Payroll Demand $ 2,861.17 City of El Segundo, Cal. 1,975.05 Smith - Blair, Inc. 271.83 Western Water Works Supply 122.04 Howard Supply Company 23.83 Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co. Inc. 16.66 Westport Industries 89.60 (Continued) Water Works Fund Electric Tool & Supply Co. $ 7.40 West Basin Municipal Water District 20,671.60 Cotton & Francisco 400.00 A.B.C. Wiping Materials 30.16 Infilco Inc. 545.25 Luippold Eng. Sales Co. 70.20 Park -Son Inc. 37.44 Reliable Iron Foundry 219.89 Hersey Mfg. Co. 596.29 Addressograph- Multigraph Corp. 73.73 State Compensation Ins. Fund 1,000.00 H. C. Lawson Company 89.13 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 19605.34 Robert L. Webb, Petty Cash 174.88 Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 359.00 tt it tt tt 25.01 State Employeest Retirement System 193.35 State Employees' Retirement System 206.87 Hospital Service of Southern California 55.10 West Basin Water Association 375.56 Pacific Business Forms 381.51 TOTAL $ 34,545.52 Water Works Bond Election 1948, Construction Fund James H. Wilson $ 4,987.58 TOTAL $ 4,987.58 Ruth Hopp, It it it tt tr tt tt n tt tt -11- General Fund City Treasurer $ 2,409.09 it tr 830.20 It tt 848.45 it tt 4,705-92 is tr 1,868.51 it tt 2,356.25 (Continued) 96'7 ylf 968 General Fund - Conttd Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 2,439.86 It n tt it 2,451.63 It It it It 21.25 Mate Employeest Gordon Duff, Inc. Retirement System 1,586.21 Hospital Service of Los Angeles Times Southern California 432.50 Title Ins. & Trust Co. 216.90 rt It it n rt 212.10 Brown- Bevis - Industrial Automobile Club of Equipment Co. 27.19 California Brush Company 375.34 Don Carr Trucking, Inc. 13.20 Howard Supply Company 50.75 Southwest Pipe & Supply Co. 279.39 Truesdail Laboratories, Inc. 20.00 F & F Radio & Appliance 30.89 Larson Duplicating 239.20 George C. Porter Printing 148.43 L. A. County Peace Oswald Bros. Co. Officers Asstn 8.50 L. A. County Health Dept. 38.75 Arnold Schleuniger Co. 794.65 F. Morton Pitt Co. 19.85 Lee Parmelee 50.60 State of Calif. - Printing Diu 10.40 Calif. Metal Enameling Co. 31:93 Winston K. Williams, M. D. 15.00 South Bay Publishing Co. 24.00 Jack D. Bowman & George Clarence H. Johnson Sicks 103.50 Nicolletes Restaurant 87.60 Aluminum Taper Milling 298.75 Brachma.n Ignition Works 12.90 ' John W. Renke 60.48 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 493.87 R. H. Coy. 2.00 (Continued) Frostmaster Sales Co., Inc. General Fund - Conttd Wils6nts Carbon Co., Ltd. $ 1.66 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 6.62 Westchester Florist & Gift Shop 10.40 Gordon Duff, Inc. 9.03 National Cash Register Co. 4,365.14 Los Angeles Times 12.95 Southern Calif. Disinfecting 29.39 The Bernstein Company 274.56 American Building Maintenance 95.00 Automobile Club of Southern California 231.89 A. M. Donaher & Son 518.54 Charles Bruning Co., Inc. 76.37 City of El Segundo Water Dept. 162.39 Cotton & Francisco 600.00 C. V. Baird Auto Supply 19.76 Davis Tree Service 8.92 American Trailer & Mfg. Co. 58.24 Oswald Bros. Co. 471.69 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 1,030.57 Frank Lowe, M. C. 8.00 Loopost Division of •Marador Corp. 9.16 Ogilvie Press, Inc. 26.01 Fiorante t s 4.99 G. J. Payne Co. 78.92 B & M Siren Mfg. Co. 21.84 U. S. Porcelain Enamel Co. 63.26 E1 Segundo Herald 204.25 Clarence H. Johnson 28.00 Coordinated Construction Co. 20.00 Eddy Construction Co. 207.90 Techkote Co. 465.00 T. B. DeBerry Chief of Police 40.03 Wilsonts Carbon Co., Ltd. 5.20 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 14.12 D. A. Stafford 50.00 Frostmaster Sales Co., Inc. 1,336.40 TOTAL $ 34,182.24 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, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and NEW BUSINESS At this time Mayor Benfield recommended the appointment of John J. Sailors to fill the position of City Manager, the appointment to be effective June 28, 1956. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that effective June 28, 1956, and until the further order of this Council, John J. Sailors be and he is hereby appointed to fill the position of City Manager in and for the City of E1 Segundo, to be compensated for his ser- vices in such capacity in accordance with the Salary Resolu- tion of said City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that before assuming said office said appointee shall file with the City Clerk a Faithful -12- '!K 969 Performance Bond in amount of $100000.000 said bond to be approved by the Mayor as to surety and by the City Attorney as to form. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Bonfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Councilman Baker requested permission to absent himself from the State of California and the United States of America, and from meetings of the City Council between July 5, and July 21, 1956, both dates inclusive. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Comcilman Wilburn E. Baker, be and he is hereby granted permission to leave the State of California and the United States of America, and to'absent himself from meet- ings of the City Council between the dates July 5th and July 21st, 1956s both dates inclusive; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Councilman be requested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the City Council which may be called by the Mayor or any three members of said Council during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Bonfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At this time Mayor Benfield stated that recently a fourteen -month old baby was struck by an automobile on his street and that it was twenty minutes before an ambulance arrived to transport the injured child to the hospital and he initiated discussion as to the legality and possibility of the City purchasing an ambulance. Councilmen Baker and Gordon each stated he was in favor of this proced- ure if it can legally be done and thereafter, by general consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager to obtain data as to the legality of such a purchase, the cost, which department would have jurisdiction over such vehicle, and the qual- ifications of City personnel to man an ambulance, and if possible, report such information to the Council at its next meeting. At this time the hearings in the matter of the improvement in portions of Eucalyptus Drive and other streets, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 1610, the improvement of Maple Avenue and other streets, as described in Resolution of In- tention No. 1616, and of certain street improvements in a portion of Penn Street, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 1612, were reconvened. Mr. Rex B. Ward filed a communication with the City Clerk at this time, requesting that curbs be constructed adjoining the sidewalks on the east side of Eucalyptus Drive northerly of Maple Avenue. Lengthy discussion was entered into between Mr. Rex Ward, Mrs. Oscar Hansen and Mr. Clinton Byrd respecting the width of parkways on Eucalyptus Drive or the el- imination of same, and Mr. Ward stated he felt confident he could secure signatures representing a majority of the property owners in the district for the elimination of parkways. It appeared from the discussion that those present, other thamm Mr. Ward, were in favor of parkways and would be agreeable to a width of 3 -1/2 feet. Mr. Ward stated he would be willing to circulate a petition to ascertain the property owners? desires in the matter, and the Council being of the opinion the entire street on both aides from Maple Avenue to Imperial Highway should be uniform, the City•Manager was requested to assist Mr. Ward in preparing the petition calling for either a 3 -1/2 foot parkway or no parkway, which petition is to be presented to the Council at its meeting to be held July 9, 1956. —13— 970 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adoptedt RESOLVED, that the hearing in the natter of the improve- ment bf Eucalyptus Drive under Resolution of Intention Me. 1610 be continued until the hour of 7:30 ofelock P.M. on Monday, July 9, 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 by relocating the sidewalk, making the park- way between curb and sidewalk a width of three and one -half feet. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Bonfield; Noes: Councilmen Done; Absent: Councilmen Bone. City Engineer Webb stated that at the discussion of property owners held in his office, Mr. Robert Kaas had requested written assurance 'directed to his attorney that after the completion of the construction of the Maple Avenue improvement, his driveway would be accessible to motor vehicles, and to further advise said attorney the estimated amount of his assessment, taking into con- sideration the Cityts additional contribution which is expected to be voted later at this meeting. Thereafter, by general consent, the City Engineer was instructed to comply with the request of Mr. Kaas. The City Engineer reported that the protests in connection with the proposed improvement of Maple Avenue and other streets, under Resolution of In- tention No. 1616, represented approximately .8% of the total area bf the assess- ment district. All protestants, having been heard and an opportunity having been given to all persons desiring to be heard and a full, fair and impartial hearing having been granted and the City Council having before it a diagram of the assess- ment 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 Gordon presented the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, certain protests having been filed by Robert H. Finch, Attorney at Law,'representing Mr. Robert Kaas, protesting against the doing of the work and improvement described in Resolution of Intention No. 1616 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 pro- tests 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 Reso- lution of Intention No. 1616; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each and all of the said protests or objections be, and the same are hereby over- ruled and denied. - Motion was seconded by Councilman Baker and.carried by the following vote: -14- Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 971 Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1626, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS- TRICT FOR THE GRADING AND PAVING OF MAPLE AVENUE BETWEEN CENTER STREET AND SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, AS PER RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1616, ADOPTED MAY 14, 1956., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution Ordering Work No. 1627 in the matter of the grading, paving with 3 inch asphaltic concrete, resurfacing existing pavement with 1 -1/2 inch asphaltic concrete, construction of cement concrete curbs, sidewalks and driveways, removal of certain curbs, sidewalks and fences, relocate existing fire hydrant, and appurtenant work in connection therewith in Maple Avenue and other streets in the City of El Segundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker, and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and The City Engineer reported that the protests in connection with the proposed improvements in a portion of Penn Street represented approximately 29% of the total area of the assessment district. Mr. Floyd W. Quase inquired whether or not the sidewalks and curbs on Penn Street might not be constructed adjoining, and stated that if this could be done it would eliminate some of his objection to the proposed improve- ment, also same would be of benefit to Mr. K. E. Campbell who had filed a written protest. The City Engineer explained that on a hill, as a safety measure, it is desirable to have a parkway constructed and explained his reasons therefor, following which Mr. Quase stated he would withdraw his request. All protestants, having been heard and an opportunity having been given to all persons desiring to be heard and a full, fair and impartial hear- ing 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 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. K. E. Campbell and Mr. Floyd W. Quase and others, protesting against the doing of the work and improvement described in Resolution of Intention -15- 971 No. 1612 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 pro- tests or objections have 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 Reso- lution of Intention No. 1612; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each and all of the said protests or objections be, and the same are hereby overruled and denied. Mqtion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolu- tion Ordering Work No.'1628 in the matter of grading and paving with asphaltic concrete, removal of certain existing curb, construction of cement concrete curb, sidewalk and driveway approaches or aprons and appurtenant work in a certain portion of Penn Street in the City of El Segundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker, and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 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 10 :20 o'clock P. M. Carried. Approved: Mayo -16- Respectfully submitted, �,, -Y�i - L-(�,, Neva M. Elsey, City lerk 1 {