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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. -1- 1* 1K 933 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. -2- M 934 k4 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 -3- 0 lllf 935 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 -4- b' a lK 936 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. -5- M 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. M 93'7 F lllf 938 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 -7- yr 939 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. M 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. ! 940 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. 1K 941 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) -10- 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. -11- I. 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, -12- " -d), �f' 0 Neva M. Elsey, City erk