1956 MAY 28 CC MIN�Ilf 932
El Segundo, California
May 28, 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.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Bonfield,
Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P. M.
ROLL CALL.
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor
Bonfield.
Councilmen Absent: None.
At this time Mayor Bonfield advised that this was Youth Achievement Day
in E1 Segundo, sponsordd by the E1 Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce, and
he introduced the following young people present and the office or position
they represented:
Mayor
Mike Reinhardt
Mayor Pro Tom
David Adamson
Councilman
Lee Dodson
Councilman
Charles McIlroy
Councilman
Danny Ingram
City Manager
John Dodson
City Attorney
Bob Allen
Chief of Police
Frank Olsen
Fire Chief
Jerry Foley
Supt. of Schools
Larry Chamberlain
City!�,Engineer
Fred Johnson
Standard Oil Manager
Brad Wood
Chairman Planning Com.
Chad Long
Bank Manager
Frank Sanchez
Recreation & Parks
Jack Jennings
Asstt. Chief of Police
Robert Anderson
Capt. of Police
Jack Campbell
Building Inspector
Lee Parker
City Clerk
Donna Everhart
City Treasurer
Jan Cooper
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS.
The City Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids
for the improvement of Oak Avenue and Loma Vista St., as contemplated by
Resolution of Intention No. 1595, and also reported she had 3 bids therefor.
It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker,
that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said Bids.
Carried. The Council proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said
bids, which were found to be as follows:
Oswald Bros. Co. $17,163.71
W. W. Holt 17,848.89
Harrison Bros. 19,412.12
Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for
all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done.
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On, motion made by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
and unanimously carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for check-
ing and report back later in the meeting.
The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for
the improvement of Oak Avenue between Bayonne Street and Virginia Street, as
contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1597, and also reported she had
received 4 bids.
It was then moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that the City proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bids. Carried.
The Council then proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said bids, which
were found to be as follows:
Harrison Bros. 6,966.58
Oswald Bros. Co. 7,286.87
W. W. Holt 6,986.38
Frank H. Schupp 9,794.72
Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for
all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done.
On motion made by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
and unanimously carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for check-
ing and report back later in the meeting.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore set for
holding a hearing in the matter of a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 434 (the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo, as set forth in Resolu-
tion No. 258 of the Planning Commission.
The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk i.. due and regular notice of the
hearing had been given and published, and if she had on file in her, office the
affidavits showing such fact.
The Mayor then inquired if any written protests or communications had
been received with reference to the proposed amendment, and the City Clerk advised
none had been received. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to
address the Council in opposition to the proposed amendment, and there being no
response, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
hearing be closed. Carried.
The Mayor then inquired if the Council was ready to make its decision in
the matter, and the Council indicating it was so ready, Councilman Gordon introduced
Ordinance No. 487, entitled:
which was read.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 434 (THE COM-
PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY
AMENDING "SECTION 1509" OF "ARTICLE 1511 OF
SAID ORDINANCE NO. 434, AS AMENDED.,
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 indi-
cated, following reference to each hereinafter:
MRS. D. R. NEWTON, dated May 21, 1956, advising that she has noted with
regret, the ban on smoking in the Council Chambers has been lifted, and expressing
the opinion that continuous smoking in the room is objectionable, and suggesting
that if the members of the Council and other City officials, and members of the
audience desire to smoke, that it might be better to declare a recess during the
Council meeting at which time all who desired to smoke could go outside of the
Council Chambers so to do.
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The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to express himself in
the matter, and no one responding, the communication was ordered filed.
RICHARD D. CASCIO, dated April 26, 1956, advising that a sewer
stoppage had recently occurred at his premises, 731 Center Street, El Segundo,
which necessitated replacing a considerable amount of pipe. He alleged the
stoppage had been caused by roots of a eucalyptus tree planted by the City,
and he was therefore making a claim against the City for labor costs and pipes
damaged.
The City Attorney advised the Council that he felt the City had no
liability in the matter, but that in view of the fact legal action might be
brought by the claimant against the City, if the claim is rejected, that the
claim should be referred to the insurance carrier for the City for further
handling if necessary. The Council concurring in the recommendations of the
City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City of El Segundo hereby denies any
liability in the matter of the claim brought against it by
Richard D. Caacio for repairs to sewer stoppage at 731 Center
Street, and does hereby reject the claim presented by said
Claimant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager be and he is
hereby authorized and directed to so advise the Claimant and to
refer the claim to the insurance carrier for the City of E1 Se-
gundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
E. J. REA, dated May 17, 1956, representing South Bay Cities
Highway Committee, advising that in November, 1955, said Committee had requested
the City of Los Angeles to improve the hazardous conditions existing in the Sep-
ulveda Boulevard tunnel and making recommendations for such improvement, but that
to date no action had been taken on said Committee's recommendations; Councilman
Baker who represents the City of El Segundo on said Committee gave the Council
further information on the action taken, and thereafter, it was moved by Council-
man Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council of the
City of El Segundo,certain hazardous conditions exist in
the tunnel on Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial High-
way and Century Boulevard, which conditions affect the
health and safety of the motorists who traverse said
tunnel; and
WHEREAS, it is the belief of this Council that these
hazardous conditions should be eliminated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this City Council
hereby respectfully requests the departments of the City of
Los Angeles having authority over said highway to cause the
following actions to be taken at the earliest possible time:
1. Improve the lighting system presently in existence
in said tunnel.
2. To cause the ventilating system to be operated at
all times and, if possible, to improve said ventilating
system so that obnoxious gasses from motor vehicles may be
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carried out of the tunnel.
3. That the curb bumper strips be repainted with
reflective paint; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager of the City
of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and directed to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be forwarded to the
following:
The City Council of the City of Los Angeles
The Department of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles
The South Bay Cities Highway Committee.
RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, dated May 17, 1956, advising she has received
a remittance in the sum of $4,541.88 from the State Controller, being a quarterly
allocation to the City of El Segundo of State Gas Tax revenue. Ordered filed.
JACK A. HAPKE, CHAIRMAN PRO TEM, RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, advising
that at the last regular meeting of the Commission Dr. Wesley Farr and Mrs. Thelma
Larson had presented a request on behalf of the Community Concert Association, that
the City sponsor 100 Children's tickets at $3.00 per ticket, which tickets would be
given to the music teachers of the El Segundo High School and the El Segundo Junior
High School for issuance to various children, said Commission further adopting a
resolution recommending that the City Council of the City of El Segundo comply with
the above request.
City Attorney Bush advised the Council that the City of E1 Segundo could
legally sponsor an event that would be open to the public but that it could not
donate money or services to an individual group from Ruublic funds, and he there-
fore recommended that the request be denied.
Thereafter, by general consent, the City Manager was requested to advise the
Recreation and Parks Commission and Dr. Wesley Farr and Mrs. Thelma Larson of the
ruling made at this meeting by the City Attorney, and further advising that the
City would have to deny the request made as hereinabove set forth.
LEROY JENSEN, GENERAL FIESTA CHAIRMAN, EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
dated May 25, 1956, requesting that said Organization be granted permission to use
for the purpose of holding the 9th annual fiesta, the vacant portion of the City
owned property bounded by Holly Avenue on the north, Pacific Electric Railway on
the south, Eucalyptus Drive on the west and Sheldon Street on the east, excepting
that area presently enclosed by a fence, which area is used by the Little League
for base ball games; that the area to be used for said purpose be levelled by
the City and further requesting that a permit and business license without fee
be granted to Frank W. Babcock United Shows to operate a carnival and rides during
the fiesta period July 18 to 22, 1956, both dates inclusive.
The City Attorney again gave as his opinion that the City could not expend
public funds for the benefit of any one organization which would be the case if
it used public funds to level and prepare the grounds for the fiesta.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the El Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce, pur-
suant to its request therefor, dated May 25, 1956, be and it is hereby
granted permission to use the vacant property owned by the City of
El Segundo, bounded by Holly Avenue on the north, Pacific Electric
Railway on the south, Eucalyptus Drive on the west and Sheldon Street
on the east (with the exception of the area enclosed by a fence
presently used by the Little League for base ball purposes) on July 18
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to-July 22, 1956, both dates inclusive, in connection
with the E1 Segundo Fiesta to be held on said dates; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the request of said Organ-
ization that the area to be used by it be levelled by the
City, in order to prevent ruts and tripping hazards to the
public and to facilitate setting up of local booths, etc.,
be and the same is hereby denied, in view of the opinion
rendered by the City Attorney that the City of El Segundo
could not legally expend public funds for this purpose; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she
is hereby authorized to cause a business license to be issued
without fee, to Frank W. Babcock's United Shows, to operate
a carnival in the vacant portion of Block 62, in said City,
(with the exception of the area enclosed by a fence presently
used by the Little League for base ball purposes)from July
18 to 22, 1956, both dates inclusive, under the provisions of
Section 118 of Ordinance No. 382 of the City of El Segundo,
in view of the fact that any profit from the operation of such
carnival is to be applied to the El Segundo Junior Chamber of
Commerce Scholarship Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said business license shall
not be issued until said Babcock's United Shows has submitted
and filed with the City Clerk a policy approved by the City
Attorney as to form and the Mayor as to surety, indicating
liability coverage in the limits of $100,000 to $200,000, and
$10,000 property damage, such policy to carry an endorsement.
naming the City of El Segundo, its officers, agents and em-
ployees as additional insureds for the entire period of said
Fiesta event.
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
JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated May 25, 1956, presented for the
Council's consideration two bids on an automobile to be purchased for use by
the Administrative Department of the City, to wit:
Bid from Ira E. Escobar, Inc. $ 2,108.92
Bid from Hessell Chevrolet 2,096.18
It appearing that the bid of Ira E. Escobar, Inc. is based upon and
includes 4% sales tax, while the bid of Hessell Chevrolet includes only 3% sales
tax, the bid of said Ira E. Escobar, Inc., is the lowest bid submitted, and said
communication recommended that the car be purchased from Ira E. Escobar, Inc.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the City
Manager be and he is hereby authorized to cause a purchase order to be issued to ._
Ira E. Escobar, Inc., to cover purchase of one 1956 4 door Customline Ford in
accordance with specifications prepared by said City Manager, at a cost of not to
exceed $2,108.92.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen..None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated May 25, 1956, advising that the
matter of width of streets proposed to be constructed by the Santa Fe ]sand
Improvement Company in a portion of Section 7, is now under study by the Plann-
ing Commission and will come up before said Commission for discussion at its
meeting to be held Thursday, May 31, 1956. Thereafter, Mayor Benfield ordered
said communication filed for future reference.
recommending
JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated May 25, 1956, /that certain classi-
fications be changed in the Street Department; that Forest Harmon be employed by
the Street Department to fill the vacancy caused by retirement of Roy Marcus on
June lst, and also recommended employment of Edward Rutkowski as laborer in the
Sanitation Department of the City of El Segundo.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective June 1, 1956, and until the further
order of this Council, the following named persons employed in the
Street Department of the City of El Segundo be reclassified as
follows:
Donald Jensen from Skilled Laborer under Schedule 4, Step D, of
the Salary Resolution of the City of El Segundo, to Motor Equipment
Operator under Schedule 5, Step D of said Salary Resolution;
Henry Wassenaar, Laborer, from Schedule 3, Step E to Schedule
4, Step E, of said Salary Resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that effective May 28, 1956, and until
the further order of this Council, the following persons be employed
by the City of El Segundo:
Forest Harmon, Laborer, in the Street Department under Schedule
3, Step C of the Salary Resolution of the City of El Segundo;
Edward Rutkowski, Laborer, in the Sanitation Department, under
Schedule 3, Step C of the Salary Resolution of said City.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
R. L. WEBB, JR., CITY ENGINEER, dated May 23, 1956, advising that his
office has received a petition for the improvement of the alley in Tract 3012,
which petition has been signed by 65.26% of the owners of the area in the pro-
posed assessment district.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted: 40
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
OF THE ALLEY IN TRACT 3012, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ",
presented to this Council at this meeting by the City Engineer of
said City, be and the same is hereby ordered received and placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he is
hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this Council
for its approval, plans and specifications for the contemplated
improvement.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
R. L. WEBB,,JR., CITY ENGINEER, dated May 25, 1956, with which were
transmitted two deeds dedicating to the City certain property necessary for the
improvement of Kansas Street.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:.
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the
22nd day of May, 1956, executed by Franklin S. Briles and
Joyce G. Briles, his wife, conveying to the City of El Se-
gundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, Cal -
ifornia, the_Feal property in the City of El Segundo, County
of Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The easterly 50.00 feet of the westerly 189.25
feet, as measured along the southerly line, of
Lot 209, Block 123, except the southerly 30.00
feet thereof, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as
recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps
in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California.,
and
STREET DEED, dated the 22nd day of May, 1956, executed
by Paul R. Briles and Jacqueline Briles, conveying to the
City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles
County, California, the real property in the City of El Se-
gundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described
as:
The easterly 50.00 feet of the westerly 189.25
feet, as measured along the southerly line, of
Lot 209, Block 123, except the southerly 30.00
feet thereof, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as
recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps
in the office of the County Recorder of Los
Angeles County, California,
for public street purposes only (to be known as Kansas Street)
,,,,be and same are hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City
of E1 Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she
is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instruments
to be filedior 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:
Noes:
Absent:
JOHN J.
the appointment o
Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Councilmen None;
Councilmen None.
SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, dated May 28, 1956, recommending
f Robert E. Whitley as a regular police officerto fill the
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vacancy created by the resignation of Richard A. Miley, such appointment to be
effective June 4, 1956; also recommending the appointment of Cleatus Baldwin
as a call man of the Fire Department to fill a vacancy created by the resigna-
tion of L. G. Thompson, such asspointment to be effective June 1, 1956.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that effective June 4, 1956, and until the
further order of this Council, Robert E. Whitley be and he
is hereby employed as Police Officer of the City of El Se-
gundo, under Schedule 8, Step A, of the Salary Resolution
of the City of El Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that effective June 1, 1956,
and until the further order of this Council, Cleatus Baldwin
be and he is hereby employed as call man in the Fire Depart-
ment of said City, to be compensated therefor in accordance
with the Salary Resolution of the City of El Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and -
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
At this time Councilman Meschuk read to those present in the Council
Chambers a communication he had received from Councilman L. E. Timberlake of the
City of Los Angeles, under date of May 25, 1956, advising that after a thorough
investigation and conferences with the Police Department of the City of Los An-
geles, he had been advised that the main reason delays have been encountered in
answering calls for ambulance service as a redult of accidents at Main Street and
Imperial Highway, is due to the fact that this location has been given as the
location of the accidents and that calls have been answered and ambulances dis-
patched to Main Street and Imperial Highway in the City of Los Angeles. He
further stated that the description of the intersection should be given as Coast
Boulevard and Imperial Highway, and that this information has been given to the
Police Department of the City of El Segundo.
The letter further stated that he believes the installation of 3- ase
signals would give. greater protection, and that the matter has belan taken "Up with
the Traffic Engineer of the City of Los Angeles, and he anticipates prompt action
will be taken.
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Chief of Police De Berry stated that he had caused bulletins to be issued
advising both members of the Police and Fire Departments and also the public, of the
proper designation of the location of accidents at said intersection, and also gave
the telephone number to call when advising of such accidents.
Jerry Foley, representing the Fire Chief for the-You Achievement Day,
inquired whether or not the action taken would give the Policetpartment of the
City of E1 Segundo the right to enter the City of tos Angeles and perform necessary
services, and he was informed this would not give such permission. •'
Mike Reinhardt, representing the Mayor of the City of El Segundo, stated
that some time ago discussion had been had by the Council as to working out some
mutual aid plan between Police Departments as presently exists between Fire Depart-
ments, and he inquired whether or not this plan had been worked out at this time.
He was informed by Councilman Meschuk that the matter is still being
considered but that to date nothing concrete has been resolved.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for
the improvement of Oak Avenue and Loma Vista Street, as per Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 1595, and finds that the bid of Oswald Bros. Co. is the lowest regular
bid submitted for said improvement.
Whereupon Councilman Baker offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1619, awarding the contract to Oswald Bros. Co. at the prices named in its bid,
said bid being the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion
was seconded by Councilman Gordon, the said resolution was adopted by the following
vote: —
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for
the improvement of Oak Avenue between Bayonne Street and Virginia Street, as per
Resolution of Intention No. 1597, and finds that the bid of Harrison Bros. is the
lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement.
Whereupon Councilman Frederick offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1620, awarding the contract to Harrison Bros. at the prices named in its bid, said
bi& being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion was •
seconded by Councilman Baker, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
City Manager Sailors advised that he had received from City Engineer Webb
a communication written to said City Engineer by F. C. Butcher, City Engineer of Man-
hattan Beach under date of May 22, 1956, which communication states that said City of
Manhattan Beach is interested in having the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors make a
comprehensive location survey on Rosecrans Avenue between Aviation Boulevard and High-
land Avenue; that the County Engineer's office had advised him it would be willing to
conduct the necessary preliminary location surveys on Rosecrans Avenue, but would need
approval from the City of El Segundo before commencing said work, inasmuch as half of
said highway is within the city limits of the City of El Segundo.
The Council discussed the matter briefly, following which it was moved by
Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo has been
advised that the City of Manhattan Beach is making a request that the
County of Los Angeles conduct a comprehensive location survey on
4osecrans Avenue between Aviation Boulevard and Highland Avenue; and
WHEREAS, this City Council is in favor of having such a survey made;
.. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Board
of Supervisors be and it is hereby requested to authorize the City Engin-
eer of said City to proceed with the making of such comprehensive location
survey at his earliest convenience.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Noes: Conicilmen None;
Absent: 'Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
The City Clerk reported that the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo
had appointed Judson Daniel Cornwell as a Special Police Office of said City, and
requedted the approval of such appointment.
Moved by Councilmen Fhederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the ap-
pointment by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo of Judson Daniel Cornwell
as a Special Police Officer of said City be and the same is hereby ratified, ap-
proved and confirmed. Carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 486, entitled:
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
COMPENSATION THEREFOR.
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It was then moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Gordon and unanimously carried by the following roll call, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
that the further reading of Ordinance No. 486 be waived.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Ordinance No. 486, entitled:
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 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 follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
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
been made in said Ordinance since it was first introduced at a regular meeting of
the City Council held April 9, 1956, Councilman Frederick thereupon reintroduced
Ordinance No. 483, entitled:
which was read.
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 . ,
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Water
Works Fund
gayroll Demand
2,920.00
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
348.90
it it rt it
6.25
State Employees Ret.Sys.
193.35
Hospital Service of So-Calif. 55.10
State Employees.Ret. Sys.
206.87
George C. Porter
31.20
Hersey Mfg. Co.
6.22
Kelley&s Truck Parts
94.64
Alhambra Foundry Co.Ltd.
24.22
Robert L. Webb, Jr.
56.50
(Continued)
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Water Works Fund, Conttd
City of El Segundo, Calif. 1,334.17
Infilco Inc. 4,30
Howard Supply Co. 50.54
West Basin Municipal Water Dist. 19,515.20
Western dater Works Supply Co. 118.84
Century Oil Co. 9.62
Mutual Liquid Gas Equip. Co.,Inc. 18.10
Pacific Business Forms 81.68
Addressograph - Multigraph Corp. 1.82
Reliable Iron Foundry 53.18
TOTAL 25,130.72
1K 942
Water Works
Bond
General Fund,
Cont'd
Election 1948 Constr. Fund
Ruth Hopp, City Treas.
$
2,140.21
C. J. Hendry Co.
$ 96.82
+' It " it
826.27
James H. Wilson 8,498.92
It " " is
828.47
TOTAL 8,595-74
rr n rr "
4,171.57
rr it rr rr
1,543-48
Parks and Recreation
Bonds
rr it rr n
2023.75
Election 1954, Constr.Fund
rr if rr n
2,472.36
Armco Drainage & Metal
rr it rr rr
2,243.94
Products, Inc. $
290.16
+' it " "
18.75
Chaddick Contractors
100.00
State Employees' Ret. Sys.
1,635.95
Hospital Service of So.Calif.
420.85
Recreation Fund
Title Ins. & Trust Co.
252.00
Ruth Hopp, City Treas. $
329.40
Hodges'
595.98
rr it it it
41.50
George C. Porter, Printing
155.22
State Employees' Ret.Sys.
19.80
Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc.
122.46
Hospital Service of So.Calif.
9.80
So. Calif. Disinfecting Co.
168.96
Pacific Tele. & Tel. Co.
76.71
Toole Engraving Co.
15.60
So. Calif. Gas Co.
2.42
A. J. Bayer Co.
32.49
So. Calif. Edison Co.
9.73
State of Calif.
246.03
Elliott's Photo Service
62.73
Lambert Co., Ltd.
49.57
Pacific Arts & Crafts
44.74
Robert L. Webb, Jr.
4.05
Western Badge & Trophy Co.
3.18
California Chamois & Sponge Co.
39.35
Films, Inc.
57.45
Transport Clearings
1.21
Conel C. Layne
222.75
Neo- Flasher Mfg. Co.
45.50
Winston K. Williams, M.D.
15.00
Harold & Sarah Wray
149.70
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 23.81
Oren J. & Dorothy McCarter
54.07
TOTAL
919.02
China C. Muller
51.51
Eunice Engelke
51.51
General Fund
Marvin Bramham
51.51
J. M. Hawkins $
38.63
Oscar Allen
22.22
The H. M. Christopher Co.
139.60
El Segundo Lock & Cycle Shop
158.86
Gravely Pacific, Inc.
5.06
Ira Escobar, Inc.
1,250.93
Mae E. Lewis
34.64
Larson Duplicating
8.15
City of E1 Segundo Water Dept.
39.07
Los Angeles County Health Dept.
18.88
Motor Rim & Wheel Service
6.80
Moore's Stores
36.05
Pacific Electric Ry Co.
21.17
F. Morton Pitt Co.
62.07
Lee Parmelee
91.20
Michael A. Ruane, M.D.
8.00
Torrance Desk & Office
Robert L. Webb, Jr.
35.00
Equipment Co.
125.22
Duane W. Wheeler & Co.
93.60
Harper & Bros., Publishers
5.00
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co.
565.78
So. Calif. Gas Co.
271.29
So. Calif. Edison Co.
344.30
Elliott's Photo Service
154.24
Conel C. Layne
244.25
Arnold Schleuniger Co. 1,016.33
Barker Cros. Corp.
661.18
Howard Supply Co.
29.15
A. S. Monroe
581.20
American Photocopy Equip-
Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk
46.20
ment Co.
497.86
City of El Segundo Water Dept.
15,946.98
United States Civil Defense
Bovee & Crail
40.00
Council
5.00
Anderson Sewers
31.60
Don Dornblaser
40.00
Snyder Plumbing Co.
2.00
Perkins Engineering
480.00
R. W. Hampton Co.
492.00
Virgil D. Swain
50.00
Donald S. Woodford
28.88
Postmaster, United States P.O.
19.27
Kenneth A. Brewer
18.66
(CONTINUED)
`DOTAL
$
44,478.64
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the
demands
be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective
funds
covering the same. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen
Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen
None;
Absent: Councilmen
None.
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None.
NEW BUSINESS
ill(' 943
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the meet-
ing adjourn. Carried.
Approved:
A
1
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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Neva M. Elsey, City erk