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1957 AUG 12 CC MINX El Segundo, California August. 12, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Ha1T'of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting'to order, those pkesent joined ifi pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United S�$tea of America, following which a prayer -was offered by Reverend Father Lynch of St. Anthony's Catholic Churcki . The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R.'Benfiel'd, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 O'clock P.M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Councilmen Absent: Meschuk. READING OF THE MINUTES OF PR$VIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held July 22, 1957, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by'Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded.' SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on the sew Fire Station, and inquired of the City Clerk if any bids had been received therefor. The Clerk announced she had twelve bids in her possession, following which it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the Council proceed to open, examine and pub- licly declare said bids. Carried. Bids were received from the follow- ing: Amount Alternate Bid Don B. golf $ 67,298.00 Deduct $49.00 Parr Contracting Company 712940.00 It 300.00 Volz- Rappaport Constr. Co. 71,980.00 tt 1600.00 H.C.Ed Berger 73,800.00 « 1232.00 Fabian Construction Co. 73,968:00 " 1454.00 Robert B. Tebbe, Inc. 74,003.00 Add 85.00 Webb & Rogers 742849.00 Deduct1000.00 Julian Construction Co. 75,000.00 Add 1170.00 A.H.Dohrman Co. 79070.00 Deduct 770.00 Aldous & Company 79,485.00 tt 960.00- Dickinson & Miller 79,861.19 - - - -- Kemp Bros. 81,500.00 - - - -- Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the bids be referred to the City Engineer, the Fire Chief and the Architect for checking and report back later at this meeting. Carried. The Mayor announced this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed new Zoning Map of the City of E1 Segundo, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the -1- A, 343 X 344 hearing had been given. and regularly given and in her office, together mission. Mayor Benfieli would be made a part of The Clerk affidavit with the ci 3 thereupon the record advised that notice had been duly establishing such fact is on file 3mplete file of the Planning Com- announced the files in said matter of this public hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received regarding the proposed new Zoning Map and the Clerk advised none had been received, after which Mayor Benfield requested Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building and Safety, to give a brief outline of the new map and the changes to be proposed. Mr. Woodford then explained the proposed zoning map. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Coun- cilman Baker, that the hearing be closed and that the matter be taken under consideration until the proposed changes had been considered and the problems solved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Meschuk. Mayor Benfield announced this is the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed change of zone from R -1 to R -2 for portions of Block 54, 55, 56, S7 and a portion of Tract No. 2667, being the easterly and westerly sides of Whiting, Virginia and Concord Streets between Pine and Holly Avenues, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of hearing had been given, to which she replied that notice had been duly and regularly given and pub- lished and affidavit establishing such fact is on file in her office, together with the complete gile of the Planning Commission and the City Council up to this s time. Mayor Benfield thereupon announced the files in said matter would be made a part of the record of this public hearing. He then inquired if any written received regarding the proposed change of two letters of protest received from the Schumann and Mrs. Ralph C. Silva. Mayor Benfield then inquired if speak in favor of the proposed change of addressed the Council: W. P. Bailey, Ray Helen Erickson, Jim W. Porter and Charles communications had been zone, and the Clerk read following persons: Mr. C. P. anyone present desired to zone and the following persons Chichester, Marie Peterson, A. LeFleur. Mr. Chick Barker then addressed the Council as being neither for or against the proposed zone change, but as a representative of the School Board, to inform the people of E1 Segundo what problems the Schools would have to meet, if less restrictive zoning were authorized in the City; further stating that the School Board pres- ently has plans for school expansion based on an estimated population of of El Segundo of some 20,000 persons with zoning as it is at present, but that if the zoning is perceptibly changed, plans for school accomo- dations must also change. Mayor Benfield then asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed change of zone. Mr. Robert R. Thorburn addressed the Council stating he opposed the change of zone for the following reasons: child safety, limited water supply, school facilities, narrow streets and sewer facilities. Others also ex- -2- X 345 pressing opposition were: Mel Fisk, who presented a petition signed by himself and 2$ others living within and adjacent to the subject area, Mrs. Lois Bussey, Elmer Bolton, Jack Hapke, Florence Hulquist, C. S. Huey, E. J. Arveson, Mrs Lola Moore, James Slatten, Jack Siegel, W. S. Lowder, Don Harger, Ben Darling, Chester Culham and Charles Harper. It appearing that testimony in opposition to the proposed zone change was presented at this meeting which was not presented at the Planning Commission meeting for the same area, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the hearing be closed and the matter referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and report. Carried. The Mayor then announced this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for a hearing on the proposed change of scone from R -1 to R -2 for the westerly side of Eucalyptus Drive from Pine Avenue to Holly Avenue, and asked if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk advised that notice had been duly and regularly given and published and affidavit establishing such fact is on file in her office, together with the complete file of the Planning Commission and the Council up to this time, whereupon the Mayor announced the files in said matter would be made a part of the record of this hearing. He then inquired if any written communications had been received regarding the proposed change of zone, and the Clerk read a letter of protest signed by Lorren K. Nelson, Miranda L. Nelson, Maryellen Mack and Frank E. Mack. Mayor Benfield then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed change of zone and the following persons addressed the Council and gave their reasons for desiring change of zone for this block: Jesse Ebaugh, Louise Mitchell and Vera Westover. Mayor Benfield then asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change and Mr. Bert Wood and Mr. Jack Siegel stated they were opposed to said proposed change of zone. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the hearing be closed and the matter referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and report. Carried. Mayor Benfield at this time asked Mr. Lindley A. Allen, Chairman of the Planning Commission, to take wthe floor and explain the importance of attending the Planning Commission hearings, which he did, stating that zoning is a matter that affect the entire City, and that if the Planning Commission could get such opinions as were expressed at this hearing, the Planning Commissionts views would be more in line with what the people want. At,this time, the hour being 8:40 o'clock P.M., the Mayor declared a ten nimute recess. At the hour of 8:$0 o'clock P.M. the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield. Director of Public Works announced all bids on the New Fire Station had been ehecked and he-recommended award of contract be made to Don B. Wolf, he being the lowest responsible bidder, said bid being in amount of $67,298.00 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1738, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,$ CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO DON B. WOLF, A CERTAIN CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO. 2 IN AND FOR SAID CITY., -3- X 346 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. Mr. Webb reported at this time that he had received from the Division of Highways of the State of California a Memorandum of Agree- ment for Expenditure of Gas Tax Funds allocated to said City for the fiscal year 1958• Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, a memorandum of agreement has been presented to be entered into with the State of California in accord - ande with a project statement submitted by the City of E1 Segundo for expenditure of the engineering allocation to cities for the fiscal year 1958; and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said agree- ment in full and is familiar with the contents thereof; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that said project statement be and it is hereby adopted as the budget of proposed expenditures of the engineering allocation to cities, and said agree- ment w be and the same is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf of said City, said agreement to be binding upon the city upon its execution by the authorized officials of;-the State. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. Councilman Baker left the Council Chamber at this time, the hour being 9:00 o'clock P.M. WRITTEN COMMUNI CATIONS Written-communications received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each here- inafter: DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, dated July 22, 1957, expressing appreciation to members of the Fire Depart- ment for the fine cooperation received in connection with the fire at the Scattergood Construction office on July 19, 1957• By general consent, a copy of said letter was requested to be given to the Fire Department for its bulletin board and the original letter ordered filed. -4- X COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HEALTH DEPARTMENT, August 8, 1957s enclosing copy of its Ordinance No. 6937 regulating licensing and vaccination of dogs, and recommending adoption of a similar ordin- ance by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seeconded by CouncilmanmGordon, that the City Attorney prepare a similar ordinance and-present to this Council for its consideration. Carried. D. S. WOODFORD, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, July 19, 1957, recommending refund of plumb no business,li:cerise fee of $50.00 said license being issued through error on the part of the applicant. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the recommendation of the Director of Building and Safety to refund plumbing business license fee of $50.00 to Berkson Plumbing, 5202 West Washin' ton Boulevard, Los Angeles, California (City Treasurer Transaction No. 23134, July 16, 1957) be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. D. S. WOODFORD, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, August 6, 1957, recommending exoneration of Faithful Performance Bond No. 631150 -.n amount of $500.00 furnished by James H. Wilson for relocating a structure to 333 Nevada Street, E1 Segundo, such work being, completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances. Moved by Councilmen Gordon.,-seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 631150, dated April 32 1957, with James H. Wilson as Principal and The Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in the amount of $500.00, be and the same'is_herbby�- exonerated from any liability accruingthereunder subsequent to midnight this date; to wit: August 12, 1957• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Meschuk. D. S. WOODFORD, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING 1957, recommending exoneration of Relocation P, furnished by Robert G. Brandlin for relocating West Maple Avenue, El Segundo, such work being satisfaction of the Building Department and in City Ordinances. AND SAFETY, August 6, ermit Bond No. 631595 a dwelling to 608 completed to the accordance with the 347 Moved by Co uncilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Bond No. 631595, dated April 18, G. Brandlin as Principal and The Company as Surety, in the amount and the same is hereby exonerated accruing thereunder subsequent to to wit: August 12, 1957. -5- Relocation Permit 1957, with Robert Travelers Indemnity of $1,000.00, be from any liability midnight this date, i � • Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Meschuk. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, July 192 1957, giving revised forecast of sales and use tax revenue in the 1957 -58 fiscal year, and listing E1 Segundo revenue as $5552200.00. Ordered filed. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for Off -Sale Beer and Wine License for 401 E. Grand Avenue, El Seg- undo, William H. Houser. Ordered filed. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for On -Sale General License for Imperial Bowl, 1440 East Imperial Highway, El Segundo. Ordered filed. CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, dated July 29, 1957, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 3104 entitled: "A Resolution Condemning All Types of Gambling in the City of Redondo Beach." Noted. UNITED STATES MUNICIPAL NEWS, announcing the 1957 Annual Conference of Mayors to be held in New York City, New York on Sep- tember 9, 10 and 11, 1957. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Mayor Kenneth R. Benfield be and he is hereby granted permission to attend the 1957 Annual Conference of the United States Conference of Mayors to be held in New York City, New York, on September 9, 10 and 11, 1957; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said official be and he is hereby further authorized to present his demand for his actual and necessary expenses in con- nection with his attendance at said conference. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, dated August 6, 1957, acknowledging with thanks receipt of the Highway Needs Report submitted gy the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. MUNICIPAL COURT, INGLEWOOD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, August 2, 1957, enclosing report of all cases filed and fines and fees col- lected during the 1956 -57 fiscal year in said District, and listing E1 Segundo distribution as $44,469.19 as against $34,5$1.73 for the previous fiscal year. Ordered filed. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY BQUNDARY COMMA ISSION.. July 22, 1957, being notification that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with said Commission for the annexation of territory known as Mattel Annexation; also that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with said Commission for the annexation of terri- tory known as Stanley Annexation Ordered filed. s �_ CITY OF LOS ANGELES, WALTER C. PETERSON, CITY CLERK, August 5, 1957, stating that at a meeting of the Council of said City held August 5, 1957, a resolution was adopted iwith::regard to 'Improved lighting in the Sepulveda Boulevard Subway at Los Angeles International Airport - Stage A'; that said project has not been financed in the 1957 -58 Capital Improvement Expenditure Program, and that same will be placed in the City Clerk's archives for further consideration. Ordered filed. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, INC., INGLEWOOD CHAPTER N0.30, August 1, 1957, requesting permission to hold its annual sale of For - get -me -hots in the City of E1 Segundo on Monday, August 26, 1957. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS,INC., INGLEWOOD CHAPTER NO. 30, be and it is hereby granted permission to conduct its annual sale of Forget- Me -Nots in the City of El Segundo on Monday, August 26, 1957; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this permit shall be in effect unless and until revoked by the City Council of the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, August 9, 1957, being notice that said company has filed with the Public Utilities - Commission of the State of California, application No. 39309 for authority to increase certain intrastate rates and charges applicable to telephone service within the State of California. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That at the last regular meeting of the Council he had been authorized to solicit informal bids for certain mobile equipment, and he recommended the purchase of the following equipment from Ira E. Escobar Inc.: 12 ton pickup truck $ 1,542.26 Less trade-in - 300.00 $ 1,242.26 3/4 ton pickup truck $ 1,696,73 Less trade -in 225.00 $ 1,471.73 3/4 ton pickup truck $ 2,157,18 12 ton truck, cab and chassis $ 3,867.62 Plus sales tax. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorize order to be issued to Ira E. Escobar, Inc. for the above listed equipment in amount of $827,38.79 plus Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent:. Councilmen Baker and -7- $ 8, 73,8.79 Councilman Frederick 5d to cause a purchase purchase of the sales tax. Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Meschuk. 349 X 350 2. That informal quotations were received covering one Road Roller for use of the Department of Public Works, and he recom- mended the purchase of an Essick 3 ton Tandem Roller from the Essick Manufacturing Company at a price of $22938.50 plus sales tax. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon that the City Manager be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Essick Manufacturing Company in amount of $2,938.50 plus sales tax, to cover purchase of one Essick 3 ton tandem roller. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. 3. That informal bids were received'August 2, 1957, covering the City's requirements for gasoline, oil, asphaltic concrete and as- phaltic emulsion, from August 15, 1957 to August`14, 1958, and he recom- mended accepting the following proposals: Tidewater Oil Company for furnishing the gasoline and paint thinner requirements; Century Oil Company for furnishing the oil and lubricant requirements; Phillip L. Bailey dba Bailey Construction Company for furnishing the asphaltic emulsion requirements, and Oswald Bros. Co. for furnishing the asphaltic concrete requirements. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 1739, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF TIDEWATER OIL COMPANY FOR FURNISHING THE GASOLINE AND PAINT THINNER REQUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ON ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1957•, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Fred3erick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 1740, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF CENTURY OIL COMPANY FOR FURNISHING THE OIL AND LUBRICANT REQUIRE- MENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1957., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon and Mayor Benfield Meschuk. X Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1741, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUUD03 CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF PHILLIP L. BAILEY DBA BAILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., FOR FURNISHING THE ASPHALTIC EMULSION REQUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1957., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. 351 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1742, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPT- ING THE PROPOSAL OF OSWALD BROS. CO.FOR FURNISHING THE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE RE- QUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1957•, which was read, be adopted.. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. 4. That he had received a request that Mr. Clifford Smith be authorized to attend the American Water Works Association Annual Convention at San Jose, California, from October 29 to November 1, 1957, and that he be permitted to use a City -owned vehicle for trans- portation. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted; RESOLVED, that Clifford Smith be and he is hereby authorized to attend the Annual Convention of the American Water Works Association at San Jose, California, from October 29 to November 1, 1957, both dates inclusive; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Clifford Smith be permitted to use a City -owned vehicle for trans- portation to said conference; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Clifford Smith be and he is hereby authorized to present his demand for the actual and necessary expenses in attending said con- ference. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. Q!� X 352 5. That he had received report and recommendation from the City Engineer on the curb and sidewalk deficiency project; that he concuwred in said recommendations, and recommended the approval of said recommendations to the Council. Moved by Councilman Frederick, "seconded by Coun- cilman Gordon, that the recommendations on, the cuwb and side- walk construction, contained in the above mentioned report from the City Engineer, dated August 8, 1957, be and the same are here- by approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. 6. Presented for the Councilts consideration, an agree- ment between the Commercial Communications Co., Inc. and the City of E1 Segundo covering maintenance service to said City's Fire and Police radio system. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement dated the 12th day of August, 1957, between the City of E1 Segundo and Commercial Communications Co., Inc. in connection with rendering maintenance service to said City's Police and Fire Departments radio system, at the prices set forth in said Agreement, be and the same is hereby approved by this Council, and that a copy of said Agreement be and the same is hereby ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk of said City; and BE IT FUQTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of wthe City of E1 Segundo, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to attest the same and affix the official seal thereto and to make delivery of one executed copy to said Commercial Communications Co.,Inc. in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Meschuk. 7. That a arequest had been received from Briles manuu factuming Company to install a heliport at its location, 1415 East Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo. Following discussion, the matter was referred to the Planning Commission since it is listed as an un- classified uuse in the Zoning Ordinance. 8. That a report on the request of Lloyd Moore to install an amusement shooting device, had been received from the Police Department; that said amusement machine complied with requirements under the ordinance governing such equdpment, and he recommended the request be granted. -10- X 353 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the application of Lloyd Moore requesting permission to install and operate an amusement shooting machine at Moorets Store, 101 West Grand Avenue, be received and filed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a temporary permit revocable at any time by the City Council, without notice, without cause and without liability, be and the same is hereby granted to said applicant, Lloyd Moore; provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed as in any manner whatsoever authorizing or permitting any gambling of any nature to be con- ducted or permitted in connection with the game. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Frederick and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. 9. Requested authorization to obtain informal quotations on Christmas decorations. It was suggested that the decorated area be extended on Grand Avenue to Loma Vista Street on the west and to Eucalyptus Drive on the east, and on Main north to Imperial Highway. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to obbain requested informal quotations on Christmas decorations. Carried. 10. That he had received a communication from D. Jackson Faustman, Consudtant Traffic Engineer, stating he would be in this area August 27th to 30th and would like to meet with the Council if convenient. It appearing that Wednesday, August 28th would be the best time for the Council to meet with him, the City Manager was requested to so advise Mr. Faustman. 11. Reported to the Council that he had made contact with the Lennox Disposal Service; that it proposed a charge of $1.05 per month per active water meter, such service to be effective October 1st, and with the additional provision there will be six -day pick -up service in the business district. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a supplemental agreement be entered into with Adam Schleining, the present garbage contractor for the City of E1 Segundo, which agreement will set forth the rate of $1.05 per month per active water meter, and that there will be daily pickup service of rubbish in the business district except Sundays; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City is hereby authorized to execute the same on behalf of said City, and the City Clerk to attest the same and cause such agreement so executed to be delivered to said Contractor, said agreement to become effective October 1, 1957. -11- X 354 Carried by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield: Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, a reauest from Roger Ohms and Marjorie Ohms for a Quitclaim Deed from the City concerning an easement granted to Sausal Redondo Water Company insofar as it affected the north 50 feet of the South 100 feet of Lot 11, Block 11, Tract 1685, E1 Segundo. Mnved by Councilman Gordon, seconded b.- Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement referred to in said reauest from Roger Ohms and Marjorie Ohms is no longer needed by the Citv of E1 Segundo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Citv Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed of said easement from the City of E1 Segundo to Roger Ohms and Marjorie Ohms as joint tenants. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City Engineer had heretofore presented a petition for certain improvements for a portion of Sheldon Street and the first alley lying easterly thereof, from Grand Avenue to Franklin Avenue as shown on Plan No. 57 -1, 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 and Trust Company, represented 63% of the total assessable area of the proposedeassessment district as shown upon the plat attached to said petition. Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1734, entitled: RESOLUTION ._OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF IMPROVE- MENT OF SHELDON STREET AND THE FIRST ALLEY LYING EASTERLY OF SHELDON, AS PER PLANS AND PROFILES NO. 57 -1, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY., said motion being seconded by Qouncilman Baker and upon roll call was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented Plans and Profiles No. 57 -1, Sheets 2 and 3, for the construction of certain street improvements in a portion of Sheldon Street, together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of said improvements, also a Dlat of the assessment -12- X 355 district for said improvements as shown on Sheet No. 1 of said Plan No. 57 -1. Whereupon, Councilman Gordon moved said plans, specifications and plant of the assessment district be arrroved 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 Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1735 for the construction of certain improvements in a portion of Sheldon Street, as particularly delineated upon the plans and specifications heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. 2. That the City Engineer had heretofore rresented a petition for certain improvements in a portion of Holly Avenue and Nevada Street as shown on Plan No. 57 -2, 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 and Trust Company, represented more than 70% of the total assessable area of the proposed assessment district as shown upon the plat attached to said petition. Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1736, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF IMPROVE- MENT HOLLY AVENUE AND NEVADA STREET, AS PER PLANS AND PROFILES NO. 57 -2, 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: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mdyor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented Plans and Profiles No. 57 -2, Sheets 2, 3 and 4, for the construction of certain street improvements in a portion of Holly Avenue and Nevada Street, together with specifi- cations and detailed estimate of the c ost of said improvement, also a plat of the assessment district for said improvements as shown on Sheet No. 1 of said Plan No. 57 -2. Whereupon Councilman Frederick 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 Baker and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1737 for the construction of certain improvements in a portion of Holly Avenue and Nevada Street, as rarticularly delineated upon the plans and specifica- tions heretofore arproved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and carried by the following vote, to wit: -13- 356 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. 3. Reported on the Franklin Avenue Improvement District, stating it had been suggested that all the north -south streets and alleys intersecting and crossing Franklin Avenue in this general area be imvroved at the same time, and in order to amend the Resolution to encompass the new streets and allevs, it is recommended that said Resolution be amended to include said additional improve- ment. Discussion ensued between members of the Council and the City Engineer, and by general consent, the matter was held until the next regular meeting of the Council to be held August 26th, and during the time the Citv Engineer would obtain an estimate of the cost of said assessment district. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 2537 to 2667, inclusive: General Fund $ 115,188.97 Pension Fund 2,304.60 Recreation Fund 5,882.03 Trust Fund 740.20 TOTAL $ 124,115.80 Demand Register - Water Department Demands Nos-766 to 811, inclusive: Water Operating Fund $ 10,887.33 TOTAL $ 10,887.33 Moved by Councilman Gordon, 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 Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Meschuk. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn until Wednesday, August 14, 1957, at 5 :00 ofclock P.M. Carried. APPROVED: May6r Respectfully submitted, -14- A'__,.�x ._�%}.�_Gt� Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk