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1956 MAY 14 CC MINlK 908 E1 Segundo, California May 14, 1956 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali- fornia, 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 Gordon Yeaton of St. Michael's Episcopal Church offered a 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, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Councilman Absent: Gordon. READING OF .MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held April 23, 1956, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, 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. 1595 in the matter of grading and paving with asphaltic concrete, construction of cement concrete sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches or aprons, construction of vitrified clay pipe sanitary sewer, house connection sewers, and manhole, remove and replace certain concrete wall, side- walks, curbs and driveway, remove existing barricade posts, reconstruct sewer manhole and lamphole to grade, and appurtenant work in connection therewith in Oak Avenue and Loma Vista Street. 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 object- ions 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. Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution Ordering Work No. 1606 in the matter of the grading and paving with asphaltic concrete, construction of cement concrete sidewalks, curbs and driveway ap- proaches or aprons, construction of vitrified clay pipe sanitary sewer, house connection sewers, and manhole, remove and replace existing concrete footing and fence, remove and replace certain concrete wall, sidewalks, curbs and driveway, remove existing barricade posts, reconstruct sewer manhole and lamphole to grade, and appurtenant work in connection therewith in Oak Avenue and Loma Vista Street in the City of El Segundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -1- L_ 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. 1597 in the matter of grading and pav- ing with asphaltic concrete, construction of cement concrete sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches or aprons, remove and replace certain concrete side- walk and driveways, reconstruct sewer manholes to grade and appurtenant work in Oak Avenue between Bayonne Street and Virginia Street. 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 ob- jections 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 hereinabove mentioned, and asked if anyone present desired to be heard in said matter. No one responded. Councilman Baker then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution Ordering Work No. 1607 in the matter of grading and paving with asphaltic con- crete, construction of cement concrete sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches or aprons, remove and replace certain concrete sidewalk and driveways, recon- struct sewer manholes to grade and appurtenant work in Oak Avenue between Bayonne Street and Virginia Street in the City of El Segundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote: 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 in- dicated, following reference to each hereinafter. SANTA FE LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, dated May 4, 1956, voicing objection to the recommendations of the Planning Commission with respect to the width and improvement of the proposed extension of Walnut Avenue easterly of Sepulveda Blvd., and a new feeder street to be known as Selby Street. Accompanying said communica- tion was a report from the City Engineer dated May 9, 1956, also objecting to the Planning Commission's recommendations and setting forth his reasons therefor, and recommending that the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company be permitted to construct said streets to a width of 60 feet instead of 80 feet as recommended by the Planning Commission, and that no requirements be made for a service road or cul -de -sac at the easterly end of the proposed Walnut Avenue, and that said new streets should be con- structed in accordance with plans and specifications of the City Engineer and to his approval prior to dedication of said streets. Lengthy discussion ensued during which Councilman Frederick suggested the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for review; Councilman Meschuk was in favor of accepting the City Engineerts recommendations, and Councilman Baker brought up the matter of parking problem on the streets. Mr. Lindley A. Allen, Chair- man of the Planning Commission, who was present in the Council Chamber, stated it was the Commission's idea to have these streets constructed to an 80 foot width in view of the large number of cars which will use said streets in exiting from Hughes Air- craft. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the matter be referred back to the Planning Com- mission for review and report to this Council. -2- 1 I 1 lK 910 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilman Meschuk; Absent: Councilman Gordon. SOUTHLAND WATER COMMITTEE, dated May 31, 1956, requesting the Council adopt a resolution endorsing Proposition t'Wtt on the June 5 Primary ballot, which proposition will speed up aqueduct construction and enable the Metropolitan Water District to bring in the full planned delivery capacity of Colorado River water without additional taxes. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: :WHEREAS, the population of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, now more than six million, is increasing at an amazing rate, and is creating an imperative need for larger water deliveries; and WHEREAS, there is urgently needed an accelerated construction program to bring the District's Colorado River Aqueduct to its full planned delivery capacity of more than a billion gallons a day; and WHEREAS, this additional wa.trer is vitally needed to serve our homes, to support our jobs, Aad_to. build.:up our dangerously depleted underground water basins; and WHEREAS, Proposition ttWtt on the June 5 ballot provides a financing plan with no tax increase for completing the aqueduct construction program by authorizing issuance of short term notes which will be repaid within 12 years, with interest, from the annexation fees now being received by the District over a 30 -year period from areas which have annexed to it in recent years; and WHEREAS, Proposition ttWtt thus makes possible during the next few years, the investment of a part of an assured future income due over a 30 -year period to bring our aqueduct to its full delivery capacity, without new tax money; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does hereby endorse Prop- osition "Wn on the June 5, 1956, primary election ballot and urges its approval by the voters of said City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated April 30, 1956, transmitting therewith four copies of agreement for furnishing emergency ambulance service to the City of E1 Segundo for the fiscal year July 1, 1956 through June 30 1957• Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El Segundo, covering the furnishing of certain ambulance facilities to said City, be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and 90 lAl 911 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby approve said form of contract and does hereby authorize the Mayor of the City of El Segundo to sign such contract on behalf of said City, and the City Clerk to attest the same, and such executed copy be forwarded to the County of Los Angeles in due course. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon; Not Voting: Councilman Meschuk. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, dated April 24, 1956, requesting that a certain parcel of land on the northeast side of Coast Boulevard bbe vacated for public street purposes. Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and the City Engineer for the preparation of vacation proceed- ings. Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated May 1, 1956, trans- mitting therewith copy of its resolution No. 258 recommending proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 434 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Seg- undo, permitting wider eaves and similar architectural features. The City Clerk announced she had set this matter for hearing before the City Council on May 28, 1956, following which the communication was ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated April 23, 1956, trans- mitting therewith copy of its resolution No. 257 granting a variance to Bendi.x Aviation Corporation to allow temporary parking on a portion of Lot 14, Block 30; El Segundo. By general consent, the communication was ordered filed pending expir- ation of the appeal period. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated April 20, 1956, trans- mitting therewith copy of its Resolution No. 254 respecting the retirement of former Mayor William R. Selby. Ordered filed. MAXINE L. FRANK and GIZELLE L. KOCH, being application for limited busi- ness license under Section 115.1 of Ordinance No. 382 of the City of El Segundo for a home occupation of knitting and crocheting at 1121 East Acacia Avenue, El Se- gundo. The City Clerk reported that the application had been approved by the Planning Commission and other City departments required to approve the application, following which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the application of Maxine Frank, et al for a limited business license under the provisions of Ordin- ance No. 362 of the City of El Segundo be, and the same is, hereby ordered received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and hereby referred to and made a part hereof; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEp, that said application be, and the same is, hereby approved and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to issue such license in accordance with such affidavit and the provisions of said ordinance. -4- �llf 912 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated April 30, 1956, being copy of application for an On -Sale beer and wine license at 115 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. CITY OF GARDENA, dated April 30, 1956, transmitting therewith a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of said City in honor of retired Mayor William R. Selby. Ordered filed. GOODWIN J. KNIGHT, GOVERNOR, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated April 18, 1956, requesting that the City of El Segundo arrange to have its Police Depart- ment give all possible assistance in the 1956 "SLOW DOWN AND LIVE" traffic safety program sponsored by the National Conference of State Safety Coordin- ators. Attached to said communication was a report from T. B. De Berry, Chief of'Police, advising that the El Segundo Police Department will make every possible effort to fulfill the Governor's wishes. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby requested to direct a communication to Governor Knight transmitting such information to him. Carried. D. S. WOODFORD, BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT, dated May 7, 1956, advis- ing that all work contemplated under Faithful performance bond furnished by _ Ezra Lake for relocating a duplex and garage to 520 Penn Street, has been com- pleted to his satisfaction, and recommending that said bond be exonerated. Moved by Councilman Baker,.seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond dated September 19, 1955, with E. L. Lake as Principal, and Pacific Employers Insurance Company as Surety, in the amount of $2,000.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to mid- night this date, to wit: May 14, 1956. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. D. S. WOODFORD, BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT, dated May 8, 1956, advising that the work contemplated under Faithful Performance bond dated September 29, 1955, furnished by Mada Lewis for relocating garage to 140 Sheldon Street, El Se- gundo, has been completed to his satisfaction, and recommending that said bond be exonerated. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond, dated September 29, 1955, with Mada Lewis as Principal, and Pacific Employers Insurance Company as Surety, in the amount of $500.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accru- ing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: May 14, 1956. -5- ylf 913 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. D. S. WOODFORD, BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT, dated May 11, 1956, advising that in connection with the work covered by Faithful Performance bond, dated June 15, 1956, furnished by John Cote, for relocation of a dwelling to 330 Euca- lyptus Drive, El Segundo, said work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department, and recommending the exoneration of same. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow- ing resolution befadopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 523468, dated June 15, 1955, with John Cote as Prin- cipal and the Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in the amount of $1,500.00, be and the same is hereby exon- erated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: May 14, 1956. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated April 30, 1956, trans- mitting therewith copy of its Resolution No. 256, denying request of Aero Grinding Company for variance to allow precision grinding service at 215 Richmond Street, which is classified as C -2 Zone. The communication was ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period.-4_.. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated May 1, 1956, transmitting therewith copy of its Resolution No. 259 granting variance to New Pacific Lumber Company to allow storage and handling of lumber in a C -M Zone, namely, Lot No. 247, Block 123, El Segundo. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. BIRNBAUM & HEMMERLING, dated April 24, 1956, transmitting therewith supplemented claim of Joseph Granone and Edward Tsuruta, together with claim filed in behalf of John Gardaya and Maliano Ular, for damages resulting from the over- flow of Dominguez Channel in the vicinity of Wilmington Boulevard and 223rd Street, on January 26, 1956. By general consent, the City Clerk was instructed to transmit copy of said claims to the liability insurance carrier for the City of El Segundo. COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated April 19, 1956, notifying the Council of E1 Segundo that the City of Torrance has filed a proposal for the annexation of territory known as IfE1 Nidolf. Ordered filed. JOHN J. SAILORS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, dated May 3, 1956, requesting authority to purchase certain office equipment.for the proposed new Recreation Supervisor in amount not to exceed $292.53• Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the City Administrative Officer be and he is hereby authorized to purchase office equip- ment for use in the Recreation office of the City of El Segundo, in accordance with his request therefor, dated May 3, 1956, the cost not to exceed $292.53, including sales tax. M 1111 914 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. LEO B. FREEDMAN, CHIEF, EL,SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT, dated May 10, 19560 requesting that he be allowed to take his earned 1955 vacation June 11 to June 25, 1956, both dates inclusive, and leave of absence without pay from June 26 to July 8, 1956, both dates inclusive. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Leo B. Freedman, Chief, El Segundo Fire Department, be and he is hereby granted permission to take his earned 1955 vacation from June 11 to June 25, 1956, both dates inclusive, and that he be granted leave of absence without pay, from June 26 to July 8, 1956, both dates inclusive. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. At this time the matter of the proposed improvement of portions of Oak Avenue and Loma Vista Street was opened for discussion. Mrs. Dorothy Linquist, 623 West Oak Avenue inquired as to whether or not some method might be devised whereby the width of Oak Avenue might be increased from its present width of 30 feet, and stated that some of the residents on said street would be willing to eliminate sidewalks in order to widen the street. The discussion was entered into by Mr. Earl Smith, 717 Loma Vista Street, who stated he was in favor of sidewalks, Earl F. Russell, 626 West Oak Avenue, and Edwin H. Lohman. Further discussion developed that the City Council had heretofore adopted a policy whereby all new street improvements must include both sidewalks and curbs, and it appearing that if the street is widened it will necessitate all property owners deeding 5 feet of their property to the City. Thereafter, Mrs. Linquist advised the Council that those in favor of widening the street were widh- drawing their objections to the 30 foot width. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUED STATE PERSONNEL BOARD, dated May 10, 1956, transmitting therewith for the Councilts approval, contract for the continuance of examining services by said agency for the fiscal year 1956-57• Mr. John J. Sailors, Administrative Officer, advised the Council he was quite familiar with the form of contract and services rendered by the State Per- sonnel Board, and he recommended the contract be approved. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain Agreement submitted to this Council at this meeting, between the State Personnel Board of the State of Califbrnia and the City of El Segundo, providing for the furnishing by said Board of services incident to the preparation, construction and conducting examinations for classifications of personnel in and for the said City for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1956, 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 in- corporated 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 authorise and instruct the Mayor of said City to -7- 1K 915 execute the same on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk to attest the said Agreement and cause such agreement so exe3uted to be delivered to said State Personnel Board in due course. 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. KENNETH CLAMAN, dated April 2, 1956, advising that during the prior year he had obtained the signature of all owners of property in the 200 block on California Street, to a petition requesting the improvement of said street, with the exception of one, and he inquired whether or not the City would take necessary steps to condemn the property of the one objector. City Engineer Webb filed his written report dated May 10, 1956, advising it is true Mr. Claman had secured the signatures to a petition, with the exception of one property owner;, requesting the improvement of said Street, but that deeds which would dedicate the property to the City for public street purposes, had not been secured from the owners of four parcels, and he recommended that he be auth- orized to attempt to secure these additional deeds prior to the next regular meeting of the Council to be held May 28, 1956, and if he is not successful, the Council could then take action to condemn the property, if it so desired. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the recommendations of the City Engineer be approved, and that he be authorized to attempt to secure the necessary deeds for the dedication of that portion of Cali- fornia Street between Grand Avenue and Franklin Avenue and to make his report thereon at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held May 28, 1956. Carried. JOHN J. SAILORS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, dated May 11, 1956, recommending that Kenneth A. Brewer be granted permission to attend the Western Chapter of the National Shade Tree Conference to be held in Palo Alto from May 23 to May 26, both dates inclusive, and that he be reimbursed for his attendance at said con- ference for all actual and necessary expenses. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Kenneth A. Brewer be and he is hereby authorized to attend the Western Chapter of the National Shade Tree Conference to be held in Palo Alto, California, from May 23 to May 26, 1956, both dates inclusive, and that he be further authorized to present his demand for his actual and necessary expenses in connection with said confer- ence. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. JOHN J. SAILORS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, dated May 11, 1956, requesting authority to obtain bids from local Ford and Chevrolet dealers for the purchase of an additional automobile for the Administrative department. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk that John J. Sailors, Administrative Officer, be and he is hereby authorized to obtain bids as requested and present same to this Council at its next regular meeting to be held May 28, 1956. Carried. JOHN J. SAILORS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, dated May 14, 1956, recommending the appointment of James Theodore Gilbert as regular police officer of the City of El Segundo, to become effective May 21, 1956, and to be compensated for his 916 services in such capacity under Step A, Schedule 8 of the Salary Resolution of the City of El Segundo. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that effective May 21, 1956, and until the further order of this Council, James Theodore Gilbert be and he is hereby employed as Police Officer of the City of El Segundo under Schedule 8, Step A, of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lloyd Ballmer, President, Chamber of Commerce, advised the Council that said Chamber has been - activated by the employment of a full time Secre- tary- Manager and he inquired whether or not the City might give financial assistance to said Chamber covering three monthst operating costs, together with purchase of office equipment which he estimated at approximately $4,600. Councilman Meschuk inquired if the Chamber could not expect industry and business to pay for capital outlay, and Mr. Ballmer answered in the affirmative but that it could not be stated at this time when these contributions might be made. City Attorney Bush informed the Council that under the law it could not contribute money for capital outlay, but could employ the Chamber of Commerce as its advertising agent under a contract. Following further discussion, Mayor Benfield appointed Councilmen Frederick, Meschuk and Baker as a committee to work with Administrative Officer Sailors and City Attorney Bush in the prep- aration of a contract between the City of El Segundo and the Chamber of Com- merce which would have the effect of employing said Chamber as advertising agent for the City, and to present the-provisions of the proposed contract to the City Council at its next regular meeting to be held May 28, 1956. A Mr. Erickson, representing Little League Baseball, addressed the Coun- cil with respect to a parade the League anticipates holding on May 26, 1956, and he was advised the matter was being processed by the Chief of Police and that the permit would be issued by that official. Mr. Ace Beal addressed the Council stating that he had been criticized for the condition of the sidewalk on Main Street at the northeast corner of Holly Avenue and Main Street, and he stated he had taken out the asphalt adjacent to said sidewalk at the request of the City Engineer and had been under the impression from a communication he had received from Mr. Webb, City Engineer, that the City would replace the asphalt with concrete sidewalk, but he now understands this will not be done and that he is not in a position at this time to construct the sidewalk. Following discussion by members of the Council and the City Engineer, it was decided that the Street Department would remove the dirt and debris along the sidewalk in order to aleviate a hazardous condition, and the Council also — requested the City Engineer to level that portion of Holly Avenue between Main Street and the alley easterly thereof. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Administrative Officer Sailors made reports as follows: That in the current budget, funds had been allocated for the purchase of two air raid warning devices; that only one has been purchased and installed, =2 'lAf 91'7 and that Mr. Vernon Wood, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, has recommended that the additional device be purchased immediately and installed, due to the fact that the present policy of the Federal government contributing one -half of the cost and the State government contributing one - fourth of the cost, will soon expire. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that John J. Sailors, Administrative Officer of the City of E1 Segundo, be and he is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for one air raid warning device at a cost of $1,285.00 plus applicable sales taxes, in accordance with agree- ment heretofore entered into between the Office of Civil Defense of the State of California and said City, providing for contri- bution of one -half of the cost by the Federal government and one - fourth of the cost by the State government, for installation in said City. On roll call, the forgoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. City Clerk made reports as follows: 1. Requested permission to take ten days of her earned 1954 vacation from June 11 to June 22, inclusive. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the City Clerk be permitted to take ten days of her earned 1954 vacation between the dates June 11 to June 22, inclusive. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2. Announced the appointment of Mrs. Jayne Field as deputy in her office. City Attorney made reports as follows: 1. With respect to the suit brought against the City of El Segundo and other cities by the cities of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach in the Superior Court of the State of California, bringing action for the abatement of nuisance and other relief in connection with Hyperion Sewage Outfall Plant, he stated that at the present time the demurer was sustained, one of the reasons being there was improper joinder of action; that Mr. Searles, attorney representing the cities of Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, will file an amended complaint sometime within the next thirty days and that no further action on the part of the City of El Se- gundo will be required until ten days after notice of filing of such amended complaint is received. 2. At the last regular meeting of the City Council a communication was referred to him and the City Engineer, from W. A. Robinson, claiming damage to his property at 540 -542 Standard Street, caused by the collection of rain waters at the intersection of Standard Street and Mariposa Avenue; that he had discussed the matter with the City Engineer who has indicated there are no damages, and he recommended that the claim be denied on the basis that there is no liability on the part of the City. City Engineer Webb advised the Council that he and Mr. Earl Morgan, Sewer Department Supervisor, had made an inspection of the premises and could find no -10- 1K 918 damage which in his opinion had been caused by storm waters. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Administrative Officer be and he is hereby authorized to reply to the communication from Mr. W. A. Robinson, denying the claim as to any liability on the part of the City of El Segundo, and in the meantime, a copy of said communication be referred to the liability insurance carrier of the City for its information. Carried. 3. That Robert E. Rosskopf, Special Counsel for the City of El Se- gundo in the matter of condemnation action by said City involving public park property in the vicinity of Holly Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive owned by the Pacific Electric Railway Company, had communicated with him by letter advising that the stipulation for judgment and interlocutory decree of con- demnation have been worked out and approved by the attorneys for said Pacific Electric Railway Company and Standard Oil Company of California (the latter having oil rights on said property) and that it would now be in order for the Council to adopt its resolution authorizing execution of the stipulation on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, which stipulation recommends settlement in amount of $33,000. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1608, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING JUDGMENT BY STIPULATION IN CONDEMNATION ACTION -- INVOLVING PUBLIC PARK PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF HOLLY AVENUE AND EUCALYPTUS DRIVE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. At this time, the hour being 9:05 otclock P.M., the Mayor declared a five minute recess. At the hour of 9:10 otclock P.M. the Council reconvened, the following members answering roll call: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield: Absent, Councilman Gordon. Director of Public Works made reports as follows: 1. Presented for the Councilts acceptance six street deeds in connec- tion with the widening of Maple Avenue between Center Street and Sepulveda Blvd. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: _ RESOLVED, that that certain street deed, dated the 11th day of May, 1956, executed by Oren J. McCarter and Dorothy N. McCarter, conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real prop- erty in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: -11- The southerly 5.00 feet of the west 1/2 of Lot 11, Block 108, of El Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, Calif., and STREET DEED, dated the 14th day of May, 1956, executed by Harold W. Wray and Sarah J. Wray, his wife, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: The southerly 5.0 feet of Lot 8, Block 109, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, California., and STREET DEED, dated the 23rd day of April, 1956, executed by J. M. Hawkins, owner 6f an undivided one -fifth (1/5) interest in the real property hereinafter described, conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, Calif- ornia, the real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: The southerly 5.00 feet of Lot 10, Block 108, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California., and STREET DEED, dated the 27th day of April, 1956, executed by China C. Muller, owner of an undivided four - fifteenths (4/15) interest in the real property hereinafter described, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: The southerly 5.00 feet of Lot 10, Block 108, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, Calif., and 1K 919 STREET DEED, dated the 17th day of April, 1956, executed by Eunice Causey Engelke, owner of an undivided four- fifteenths (4/15) interest in the real property hereinafter described, conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described is: and The southerly 5.00 feet of Lot 10, Block 108, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County,Recorder of Los Angeles County, Calif., -12- 1K 920 STREET DEED, dated the 27th day of April, 1956, executed by Eunice C. Engelke and China C. Muller, Guardians of Marvin James Causey Bramham, a Minor, herein called the Grantors as Guardians of an undivided four - fifteenths (4/15) interest in the real prop- erty hereinafter described, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: The southerly 5.00 feet of Lot 10, Block 108, of El Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps irk the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California., for public street purposes in connection with the widening of Maple Avenue, in said City, be and the same are hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instruments to be filed for record as one document in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2. Recommended that the City Council authorize payment to the prop- erty owners deeding the five foot strip of property for the widening of Maple Avenue. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution by adopted: RESOLVED, that payment to the following named persons in the amount set opposite their respective names, and covering prop- erty deeded to the City of El Segundo, as follows, to wit: Name Amount Property Oren J. and 54.07 Sly 5.00 ft. of the West 1/2 of Dorothy McCarter Lot 11, Block 108 Harold W. Wray and 149.70 Sly 5.00 ft. of Lot 8, Blk. 109 Sarah J. Wray J. M. Hawkins 38.63 Sly 5.00 ft. of Lot 10, B1k.108 China C. Muller 51.51 Sly 5.00 ft. of Lot 10, Blk. 108 Eunice Causey Engelke 51.51 Sly 5.00 ft. of Lot 10, Blk. 108 Marvin Bramham 51.51 Sly 5.00 ft. of Lot 10, Blk. 108 beiind the same are hereby authorized and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to present to this Council in due course demands and warrants in said amounts, such warrants to be paid from the Special Gas Tax Fund. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -13- 3. The City Engineer having heretofore presented petitions for certain improvements in portions of Eucalyptus Drive and other streets, as shown on Plan No. 550617, on file in the office of the City Engineer and which report showed that the valid signatures attached to the petitions, as reported by the Title Insurance & Trust Co., represented more than 60% of the total assessable area of the proposed assessment district, as shown upon the plats attached to said petitions. Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1609, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF EUCALYPTUS DRIVE AND OTHER STREETS AS PER PLANS AND PROFILES NO. 550617, SHEETS 3 AND 4, INCLUSIVE, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY., said motion being seconded by Councilman Baker and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented plans, profiles and drawings No. 550617, Sheets 3 and 4, inclusive, for the con- struction of certain street improvements in Eucalyptus Drive and other streets, together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of said improve- ments, also a plat of the assessment district for said improvements as shown on Sheets 1 and 2 of said Plan No. 550617. Whereupon Councilman Baker moved that said plans, specifications and plat of the assessment district be approved and that the said plans be filed in the office of the City Engineer, specifications and de- tailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of said City, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1610 for the construction of certain improvements in Eucalyptus Drive and other streets, as particularly delineated upon the plans and specifica- tions heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 4. The City Engineer having heretofore presented a petition for certain improvements in a certain portion of Penn Street, as shown on Plan No. 560325, on file in the office of the City Engineer and which report showed that the valid signatures attached to the petition, as reported by the Title Insurance & Trust Co., represented more than 60% of the total assessable area of the proposed assessment district as shown upon the plat attached to said petition. Councilman Baker then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1611, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PENN STREET, AS PER PLAN AND PRO- FILE NO. 560325, SHEET 2, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY., -14- 921 lK 922 said motion being seconded by Councilman Frederick and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen Norie; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented plans, profiles and drawings No. 560325, Sheet 2, for-the construc- tion of certain street improvements in a portion of Penn Streetm together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of said improvements, also a plat of the assessment district for said improvements as shown on Sheet 1 of said Plan No. 560325. Whereupon Councilman Frederick moved that said plans, specifications and plat of the assessment district be approved and that the said plans be filed in the office of the City Engineer, specifications and detailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of said City, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolu- tion of Intention No. 1612 for the construction of certain improvements in a portion of Penn Street, as particularly delineated upon the plans and speci- fications heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Baker and carried by the following vote, to wit:. Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; ,Noes: Councilmen None; -Absent: Councilman Gordon. 5. The City Engineer having heretofore presented a petition for certain improvements in a portion of Kansas Street and Pine Avenue, as shown on Plan No. 560320, on file in the office of the City Engineer and which report showed that the valid signatures attached to the petition, as reported by the Title Insurance & Trust Company, represented more than 60% of the total assessable area of the proposed assessment district as shown upon the plat attached to said petition. Councilman Frederick thenioffered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1613, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF IMPROVE- MENT OF A PORTION OF KANSAS STREET AND PINE AVENUE, AS PER PLAN AND PROFILE NO. 560320, SHEET 2, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY., said motion being seconded by Councilman Baker and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilman Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer pres- ented plans, profiles and drawings No. 560320, Sheet 2, for the construction of certain street improvements in a portion of Kansas Street and Pine Avenue, together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of said improve- ments, also a plat of the assessment district for said improvements as shown on Sheet 1 of said Plan No. 560320. Whereupon Councilman Meschuk moved said plans, specifications and plat of the assessment district be approved and that the said plans be filed in the office of the City Engineer, specifications and detailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of said City, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and carried by the following vote,to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -15- 923 Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1614 for the construction of certain improvements in a portion of Kansas Street and Pine Avenue, as particularly delineated upon the plans and specifi- cations heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 6. The City Engineer having heretofore presented petitions for certain improvements in portions of Maple Avenue and other streets, as shown on Plan No. 560327, on file in the office of the City Engineer and which report showed that the valid signatures attached to the petitions, as reported by the Title Insurance & Trust Company, represented more than 60% of the total assessable area of the proposed assessment district, as shown upon the plats attached to said pe- titions. Councilman Meschuk then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1615, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF MAPLE AVENUE AND OTHER STREETS AS PER PLANS AND PROFILES NO. 560327 SHEETS 3 TO 5, INCLUSIVE, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY., said motion being seconded by Councilman Frederick and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer pres- ented plans, profiles and drawings No. 560327, Sheets 3 to 5, inclusive, for the construction of certain street improvements in Maple Avenue and other streets, together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of said improve- ments, also a plat of the assessment district for said improvements as shown on Sheets 1 and 2 of said Plan No. 560327. Whereupon Councilman Frederick moved that said plans, specifications and plat of the assessment district be approved and that the said plans be filed in the office of the City Engineer, specifica- tions and detailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of said City, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk and carried by the follow- ing vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1616 for the construction of certain improvements in Maple Avenue and other streets, as particularly delineated upon the plans and specifications heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 7. Advised the Council that heretofore he had presented an Agreement with the City of Los Angeles which authorizes the latter City to do certain con- struction work within the City of El Segundo necessary to join the newly con- structed Coast Boulevard with the proposed Vista Del Mar, and which agreement ME �Af 924 provides that the City of El Segundo shall pay to the City of Los Angeles the sum of $3,000 for such construction work, and which amount was based upon an estimate made by said City of Los Angeles; that said City has now secured bids for performing said construction work and it developed that the City of El Se- gundo's portion of the cost will be $3,296.77 instead of $3,000.00 as orig- inall' estimated, and he recommended that the Council authorize payment to the City of Los Angeles of the additional amount of $296.77. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo has heretofore authorized payment to the City of Lbs Angeles of the amount of $3,000.00, being the City of E1 Segundo's portion of the estimated cost of the work necessary in connection with the proposed construction of Vista Del Mar at the westerly boundary of the City of E1 Segundo, as set forth in a certain Agreement heretofore entered into between the City of El Segundo and the City of Los Angeles; and WHEREAS, it now develops that bids have now been received by the City of Los Angeles for said construction work, which bids are slightly higher than the estimated cost, and it now develops that the City of E1 Segundo's share is $3,296.77 instead of the estimated amount of $3,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to draw a warrant payable to the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $296.77 additional cost and to present said warrant to this Counsil for its approval. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 8. Presented for the Council's approval a form of Agreement with the Pacific Electric Railway Company which would permit the City of E1 Segundo to install a 10 inch water line under the railroad tracks at Sheldon Street. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain permit executed by Pacific Electric Railway Company granting permission to the City of El Segundo to install a certain water line under the said Company's tracks at Sheldon Street, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and as so on file 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 does hereby approve said agreement and does hereby authorize and direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the same on behalf of said City, and that the City Clerk be further authorized to make delivery thereof in due Bourse. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -17- 9. Discussion was had respecting the improvement of the periphery streets at the proposed Recreation grounds in Blocks 61 and 62, and by general consent, the City Engineer was r@ quested to prepar8 plans and specifications covering the paving and constructing sidewalks and curbs in said periphery streets and to thereafter present same to this Council for its approval. 10. Councilman Meschuk initiated discussion with reference to possible savings in the cost of street improvements for the City of El Segundo by purchas- ing its own road equipment and doing its own street improvement work, and stated that he had been informed one City in Califormia is presently using this method. Following such discussion, the City Engineer agreed to make an investigation of the matter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 484, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, (DESIGNATED AS THE IfELECTRI- CAL CODE11) RELATING TO AND REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, CONNECTION, INSTALLATION, ARRANGEMENT, LOCATION, PROTECTION, ALTER- ATION, REPAIR, USE AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC WIRING, CONNECTIONS, FIXTURES, DEVICES, APPLICANCES, EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND WORK WITHIN SAID CITY. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, and unanimously carried by the following roll call, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon, that the further reading of Ordinance No. 484 be waived. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Ordinance No. 484, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, (DESIGNATED AS THE IIELECTRI- CAL CODEn) RELATING TO AND REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, CONNECTION, INSTALLATION, ARRANGEMENT, LOCATION, PROTECTION, ALTERA- TION, REPAIR, USE AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC WIRING, CONNECTIONS, FIXTURES, DEVICES, APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND WORK WITHIN SAID CITY., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held April 23, 1956, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. A proposed ordinance with respect to establishing the office of Director of Finance was then discussed by the Council, and it appearing that changes had -18- 925 been made in said Ordinance since it was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held April 9, 1956, Councilman Meschuk thereupon reintroduced 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 read. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Works Fund Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 372.30 it it tt it 6.25 State Employees' Ret. Sys. 193.35 it it ft ft 206.87 Title Ins. & Trust Co. 67.20 So. Calif. Edison Co. 1,725.00 Mutual Liquid Gas & Equip. Co.,Inc. 7.96 Mueller Company 91.72 Park Son 120.43 Allied Tractor Co. 44.00 H. Burlin 790.40 A.B.C.Wiping Materials 30.16 Dept. of Public Works 193.35 Power Transmission Equip.Co. 19.18 American Water Works Assn. 16.40 Addressograph- Multigraph Corp. 75.18 Pacific Radionics 10.00 Carl Wilson 40.00 Kimball Elevator Co.Ltd. 11.00 Wallace & Tiernan,Inc. 2.60 Morgan & Son 109.32 El Segundo Hardware 11.37 New Pacific Lumber Co. 88.46 Construction Prod. Sales 66.84 Western Water Works Sup.Co. 65.52 Howard Supply Co. 273.61 Crystal Silica Co. 672.32 E1 Segundo Herald 127.00 Robt. L. Webb, Petty Cash 97.93 TOTAL $5,537.72 Water Works Bond Election 1948 Construction Fund American Cast Iron Pipe Co.$44,946.02 TOTAL $ 44,946.02 Park and Recreation Bonds, Elec- tion 1954, Construction Fund Consolidated Rock Products Co. TOTAL 107.13 City Hall Memorial Fund W. P. Fuller & Co. $1.235.27 TOTAL $1,235.27 Pension Fund State Employees' Retirement Sys.$1.162.84 TOTAL $1,462.84 Ruth Hopp, City Treas. tt it 11 tt Hospital Serv.of So.Calif. Title fins. & Trust Co. State Employees' Ret. Sys. So. Calif. Edison Co. El,Segundo Hardware Transport Clearings Connell Sales Co. Kit Kraft Forrest Stationers Recreation Fund $ 1,693.35 -' 192.93 5.05 5.10 18.14 1.40 11.85 6.o9 31.90 36.95 54.57 Peterson's Linoleum & Blind Co. 46.48 Sparkletts Drinking Water Corp. 21.72 Moorets Stores Berklinets Watch Shop So. Calif Edison Co. Pacific Arts & Crafts National Recreation Assn. L.A.Bowling & Billiard Sup- ply Co.,Inc. Industrial Sta. & Ptg. Co. Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk TOTAL Continued -19- 36.88 5.00 6.03 15.53 34,94 5.20 150.80 23.92 $ 2,403.83 City Hall, Police Dept. and City Jail Bond Construction Fund 1955 Western Iron & Metal , 928.00 Ace Metal Products Co. 881.00 Alta Roofing Co. 866.00 0. M. Benton 1,216.40 Cal -Air Conditioning Co. 2,511.00 J. Colavin & Son 357.19 Columbia Showcase & Cab.Co. 13,485.35 Ruth Hopp, City if it it n if ►t it it it it tt n IT if it if ft it It ft it it it n lllf 92'7 General Fund. Continued Treasurer 2,031.44 tr 817.16 " 849.38 " 4,323.10 " 1,553.15 tt 2,407.44 " 2,517.71 +t 121.05 n 2,246,41 Paul H. Denton Co. 2,663.61 State Employees Ret. Sys. 1,562.26 W. P. Fuller & Co. 697.99 Hospital Service of So.Calif. 7.95 Glen mart Co.,Inc. 245.00 Title Ins. & Trust. Co. 222.00 Goode & Schroeder, Inc. 5,045.76 Ruth Hopp, City Treas. 18.75 Hollywood Tile Co. 321.00 0. R. Benedict Paving Co. 240.00 Leo Plumbing Co. 3,758.15 R. J. Lundgren 62.00 Michel & Pfeffer Iron Works, Inc. Lee Miller Co. Frank Montank & Son Montgomery Hdw. Co. Nelson -Adams James W. Oates Oswald Bros. Co. Overly Mfg. Co. Frank Peck Specialty Phillips Pattern & Mfg. The Sound Control Co. Harrisonts Display Mtls. Arrow Parking Lot Service Saint -Paul Mercu* Indem- nity Co. So. Calif. Safe Co. TOTAL 140.00 171.00 472.36 186.00 44,958.23 General Fw American Society for Testing Materials G. V. Baird Auto Supply Carburetor & Electric Supply Co. Los Angeles Chemical Co.,Inc. Brown Bevis Industrial Equip.Co. Edwin E. Hill Printing id City of E1 Seg. Water Dept. Marchant Calculators, Inc. 30.00 ►t it it it Henry J. De Neui & Eleanor De Neui Greater Calif. Builders 50.40 941.00 Raymond Clegg 40.00 223.00 Mary Briley 82.00 726.80 George F. Schenck 212.16 1,413.50 Carl Entenmann & Son 18.30 255.00 Charles Brunning Co.,Inc. 38.89 3,007.00 Montgomery Hdw. Co. 78.00 1,989.00 F & F Radio & Appliance Co. 73.84 489.00 So.Calif. Edison Co. 204.09 68.00 G. J. Payne Co. 23.71 790.29 Hessell Chevrolet 30.08 1,109.83 Oscar Allen Auto Parts 15.40 140.00 171.00 472.36 186.00 44,958.23 General Fw American Society for Testing Materials G. V. Baird Auto Supply Carburetor & Electric Supply Co. Los Angeles Chemical Co.,Inc. Brown Bevis Industrial Equip.Co. Edwin E. Hill Printing id City of E1 Seg. Water Dept. Marchant Calculators, Inc. 30.00 ►t it it it Henry J. De Neui & Eleanor De Neui 60.13 Winston K. Williams, M.D. 30.00 El Segundo Hardware 138.38 Curly's Machine Shop 14.58 El Segundo Building. Mtls. 70.53 Industrial Blueprint & Sup- ply Co.,Inc. 84.83 El Segundo Paint Center 10.77 Webster Mfg. Co. 34.00 Bell & Howell 43.21 Calif. State Personnel Board 276.88 County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters8 15.71 Forrest Stationers 154.87 Kenneth R. Benfield 100.00 Robert W. Frederick 100.00 John D. Meschuk 100.00 Neva M. Elsey 175.00 So. Calif. Edison Co. 25.70 New Pacific Lumber Co. 29.77 George C. Porter Printing 33.54 R. B. tBob" Walker 128.58 Tide Water Associated Qil:Co. 35.10 Continued Theo & Evelyn Haley Standard Oil Co. of Calif. Robt. L. Webb, Jr. Transport Clearings Ditto, Inc. Centinela Ave. Nursery & Landscaping Co. Contractors Asphalt Sales Co. Pacific Radionics Blake, Moffitt & Towne So. Calif. Disinfecting Co. State of California McCarthy Insurance Agency J. J. Newberry Co. United Airlines Wilburn E. Baker George E. Gordon, Jr. American Airlines Postmaster, U.S.Postoffice Pei'vo Paint Co. The Foxboro Co. Elliott's Photo Service Warriner L. Hadley J. J. Lawton -20- 3.75 5.51 32.14 208.78 70.20 35.36 142.51 561.63 239.07 1,372.37 4.05 1.05 16.22 19.39 82.48 223.23 82.90 112.37 10.40 2,218.75 7.26 172.00 100.00 100.00 283.80 57.81 105.30 3.38 133.41 154.50 50.47 Continued ti i General Fund, Continued Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials 5.32 Conference 50.00 Eagleson & Co. 12.43 Ira Escobar, Inc. 38.47 Richfield Oil Corp. 716.27 Jayne M. Field 435.91 Robert L. Webb, Jr. 11.00 Toole Engraving Co. 24.70 Brachman Ignition Wks. 6.55 F. Morton Pitt Co. 2.18 John's Electrical Service 7.04 Kenneth A. Brewer 75.00 Kenneth R. Benfield 10.50 Lee Parmelee 26.80 Consolidated House Movers 192.50 Oswald Bros. Co. 2,703.84 The Lighthouse, Inc. 13.46 Great Western Equip. Co. 4.12 American Inst. of Accountants 7.00 City of Los Angeles 3,296.77 T. B. De Berry, Police Chief 48.74 Gordon Whitnall 100.00 So. Calif. Humane Society 200.00 Leah Converse 100.00 (Continued) General Fund. Continued John D. Meschuk, M.D. 6.00 Gordon Duff, Inc. 5.32 Petersonts Linoleum & Blind Co. 46.47 American Society for Testing ' Materials 4.25 Neo -Flash Mfg. Co. 6.95 So. Calif. Gas Co. 0.99 Gibson Motor Parts 80.58 Title Ins. & Trust Co. 4.25 Golden State Supply Co. 29.05 Air - Refrigeration Corp. 36.82 Grimes - Stassforth Sta. Co. 34.32 T. B. De Berry 5.05 So. Calif. Edison Co. 2,746.34 Continental Buildings Co. 25.00 Industrial Sta. & Ptg. Co. 49.08 M.G.R.Constr. Co. 5,500.00 Arnold Schleuniger Co. 1,344.34 American Seating Co. 61.78 El Segundo Herald 488.75 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 107.51 Lennox Disposal Service 3,235.05 El Segundo Chamber of Com- merce 50.00 TOTAL 50,164.52 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 following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Benfield stated that it was customary for the Mayor to act as a director on the Board of Directors of Los Angeles County division of the League of California Gities and that he was appointing jhayor pro tem Frederick as an Alternate Director, and requested approval of said appointments. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk that Mayor Benfield be and he is hereby appointed Director representing the eity of El Se- gundo on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities, and mayor pro tem Frederick be and he is hereby appointed Alternate Director of said Organization. Carried. Mayor Benfield announced he was appointing Mr. John J. Sailors, Ad- ministrative Officer as a member of the Association of California Cities Insur- ance Trust Fund Committee. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: Carried. RESOLVED, that John J. Sailors, Administrative Officer for the City of El Segundo, be and he is hereby appointed a member of the Association of California Cities Insurance Trust Fund Committee to represent the City of El Segundo on said Committee and to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of E. E. Udall, former City Administrative Officer. -21- iK 929 At this time Councilman Frederick introduced 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, -REGULATIOfiSy1 P,Rd'MIM0 AND 'CMETIONS S"E'r 'FORTH ' IN ; THAT 'CEiR' LAIN '.CBDE-;',EN'TITLEA;,{�f'ESTERN PLUMBING 1955 EDITION ", PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED OFFICIALS UNIFORM BY WESTERN PLUMBING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION., PLUMBING CODE, which was read. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1617, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1509 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) OF SAID COUNCIL BY ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS 1130. RECREATION SUPERVISOR11, TO PARAGRAPH II(C)" OF SECTION 3 OF PART I OF SAID RESOLUTION; AND BY ADDING A NEW SUB- DIVISION, TO BE KNOWN AS "6. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERStt, TO PARAGRAPH "(E)" OF SAID SECTION 3 OF SAID PART I OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1509, AS AMENDED., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. The City Clerk stated she had received a communication from John J. Sailors, Administrative Officer, recommending that Mr. J. V. Guler be appointed to the position of Recreation Supervisor, which position is established under Resolution No. 1617, such appointment to be effective May 28, 1956, and the ap- pointee'o be compensated for his services in such capacity under Step B of Schedule 12 of the Salary Resolution, namely, $424.00 per month. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Mr. J. V. Guler be and he is hereby appointed as Recreation Supervisor of the City of El Se- gundo, effective May 28, 1956, such appointee to be compensated for his services in such capacity under Step B of Schedule 12 of the Salary Resolution of said City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilman None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Resolu- tion No. 1618, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION IN AND FOR SAID CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF SUCH COMMISSION; AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS AND PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH., which was read, be adopted. -22- r III( 93 0 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Mayor Benfield announced he was appointing the following Com- missioners as provided under Resolution No. 1618: 1. Joan MacQueen for the term of one year from this date, May 14, 1956; 2. Earl G. Sights for the term of one year from this date; 3. J. A. Hapke for the term of two years from this date; 4. Charles Barker for the term of three years from this date; 5. James White for the term of four years from this date. At this time Councilman Meschuk introduced Ordinance No. 486, en- titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER; DEFINING THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF SAID OFFICE; AND PROVIDING COMPENSA- TION THEREFOR., which was read. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Councilman George E. Gordon, Jr., be and he is hereby granted permission to leave the State of California and the United States of America and to absent himself from meetings of the City Council between the dates May 11 to May 18, 1956, 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, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. The City Clerk read to the Council a recommendation from John J. Sailors, Administrative Officer, -that Mrs. Jayne Field be temporarily employed in the capacity of Deputy City Clerk during the month of June and approximately six days during the month of May, 1956• Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker that Mrs. Jayne Field be and she is hereby employed temporarily in the capacity, of Deputy City Clerk during the month of June, 1956, and approximately six days during the month of May, 1956, to be compensated for her services in such capacity in accordance with the Salary Resolution of the City of El Se- gundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -23- Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; 0 �Al 9�1 The City Engineer reported that under the provisions of the Flood Relief Law of 1956, the City of E1 Segundo would be eligible for matching funds for damages to City property which occurred during the excessive rains of January 25 to 27, 1956, and he requested that he be authorized to procure the necessary forms from the•Director of the Department of Public Works at Sacramento and apply for reimbursement to the City in the amount of $958.93. Thereafter, by general consent, the City Engineer was so authorized. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor. Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Cle k. -24-