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1957 DEC 23 CC MINX E1 Segundo, California December 23, 1957 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 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, following which a prayer was offered by Mrs. Nina Badger of First Church of Christ, Scientist, E1 Segundo. The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P.M. Councilmen Present: Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Councilmen Absent: Frederick and Gordon. READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of E1 Segundo, California, held December 9, 1957, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the for the reception of bids ofor construction of Recreation Center, and inquired of the Clerk if for. The Clerk replied she had six bids in her it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by G bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. were found to be as follows: Contractor 455 time and place fixed playing courts at the she had any bids there - possession, after which Duncilman Meschuk, the Carried. Said bids Amount of Bid James Wilson $ 68,771.00 Ben F. Smith, Inc. 77,133.00 Harrison Brothers 79,600.00 Weymouth Crowell Construction Co. 80,835.00 Mayfair Construction Co. 84c2138.00 Melke Construction Co. 88450.00 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works, Director of Parks and Recreation and the Architect for checking and report later at this meeting. Carried. The Mayor announced for the reception of bids for and inquired of the Clerk if replied she had three bids in by Councilman Baker, seconded opened, examined and publicly to be as follows: Contractor that this was the time and place fixed Street and Yard Work at Fire Station No. 2, she had any bids therefor. The Clerk her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, said bids be declared. Carried. Said bids were found McGinnis & Gautier, Oswald Brothers Co. H -K Grading & Paving Inc. Co. ,Inc. -1- Amount of Bid $ 7,067.85 8,298.46 8,864.64 X 456 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report later at this meeting. Carried. The Mayor announced that heretofore fixed for the reception Traffic Signal at Fire Station No. if she had any bids therefor. The in her possession, after which it seconded by Councilman Baker, said publicly declared. Said bids were this was the time and place of bids for installation of 2, and inquired of the City Clerk Clerk replied she had three bids was moved by Councilman Meschuk, bids be opened, examined and found to be as follows: Contractor Amount of Bid Electric & Machinery Service, Inc. $ 4,792.00 Westates Electrical Construction Company 5,268.00 C. D. Drauker, Inc. 5,485.00 Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report later at this meeting. Carried. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for public hearing on appeal of Mrs. Lurline Weathers from decision of the Planning Commission for construction of apart- ments on the ground floor of C -2 zone, 315 Richmond Street, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given and published. The Clerk stated affidavits of publication and mail- ing of notices were on file in her office, as well as the complete file of the Planning Commission and the City Council, whereupon Mayor Benfield ordered the files in the matter be made a part of the record of this public hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written communica- tions had been received regarding the proposed construction of apart- ments as requested by Mrs. Weathers, and none having been received., the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in favor of said construction. The following persons stated they were in favor of said apartment construction: Mr. Stephen P. Doss, 849 Penn Streetm Mrs. Eva P. Hunt, 212 E. Maple Avenue, Mr. Hunt, 212 East Maple Avenue, and Mr. Weathers, son of applicant. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed construction, and no one responding, the hearing was declared closed. After discussion, it was moved by Coun- cilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Resolution No. 1770, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CERTAIN VARIANCE PURSUANT TO THE APPEAL OF MRS. LURLINE WEATHERS FROM THE DECISION RENDERED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION IN ITS RESOLUTION NO. 338•0 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried:' -and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. -2- . X 45'7 The Mayor announced that this was the.,-time and place here- tofore fixed for a public hearing in the matter of vacation of certain portion of Coast Boulevard as contemplated by Rsolution of Intention No. 1'763 of the City Council, and inquired of tRe City Clerk if proper notice of hearing and posting of notice of said vacation had been given, and she replied in the affirmative. The Mayor then inquired if any written protests or objections against the vacation had been filed with her, and none having been received, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council respecting such proposed vacation. There being no response the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Resolution No. 1771, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY) OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF COAST BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY, AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1 63 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL.. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Baker „Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; None; Frederick and Gordon. The Mayor stated that at this time the City Attorney would present matters referred to him. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a Resolution of Intention for vacation of a portion of Maryland Street at Mariposa Avenue. After discussion, by general consent the matter was taken under consider- ation until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on January 13, 1958• 2. That at a previous meeting of the City Council, he had been requested to prepare amendatory ordinance incorporating the zoning map and at this time presented same for the Council's consideration. After discussion, by general consent the matter was taken under con- sideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held January 13, 1958, with the request that the proposed Zoning Map be placed in the City Manager's offibe for inspection by the Council. 3. That previously he had been instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting possession of marble or pin ball games and other similar devices, and at this time presented said ordinance for the Council's consideration. Thereafter, Councilman Baker introduced Ordinance No. 514, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, P.R©HIBZTING.-THB:;POSSESSION' OF MARBLE OR PIN BALL GAMES AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES, DECLARING SUCH DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE A NUISANCE; PROVIDING PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF., which was read. -3- X 458 4. That at the last reg-&lar meeting of the City Council he had presented a resume of the matter of integrating State Employees, Retirement System benefits with Federal Old Age benefits; that the Council had indicated its willingness to continue the possibility of said integration, and at this time presented a Resolution of Intention for consideration of the Council. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1772, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES, RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen WRITTEN Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; None; Frederick and Gordon. COMMUNICATIONS The following 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 ref- erence to each hereinafter: PLANNING COMMISSION, December 11, 1957, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 342 recommending proposed change of zone from P to C -2 for certain property located on the west side of Concord Street between Grand Avenue and Franklin Avenue, being Lot 15, Block 20. The Clerk advised the Council that hearing before said Council has been set for January 13, 1958, after which the communication was ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, December 11, 1957, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 343, denying request of Mr. Robert Sobraske for Change of Zone from R -2 to P for Lots 35 and 36, Block S9, being the southwest corner of Standard Street and Pine Avenue. The City Clerk advised that an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission had been filed and hearing before the City Council has been set for January 13, 1958, after which the communication was ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, December 19, 1957, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 344 recommending adoption of proposed amendment of -Precise Plan No. 1. The Clerk advised that hearing before the City Council has been set for January 27, 1958, after which the communica- tion was ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, December 12, 1957, being Notice of Hearing of proposed change of zone from R -2 to R -3 for property located at the southwest corner of Walnut Avenue and Washington Street, being portion of Lot 1, Block 108, said hearing to be held December 26, 1957• Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, December 11, 1957, being Notice of Hear- ing of proposed change of zone from R -2 to R -3 for property located on the north side of Grand Avenue between Sheldon and Penn Streets, being Lots 4,5,617,8 and 9. Block 37, said hearing to be held on December 26, 1957• Ordered filed. -4- r DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, December 13, 1957, being application for transfer of Off -Sale General License for 506 Center Street, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, December 16, 1957, advising the Council that Richard Newton had informed him that Supervisor Chase was making arrangements to rebudget the necessary funds for widening of the west end of Grand Avenue. Mr. Sailors added that copy of a letter from Mr. Newton to Mr. Sam R. Kennedy, Road Commissioner, had been received this date, stating that the amount of $15,600.00 had been set up for the widening of Grand Avenue from Concord Street to westerly City limits. Ordered filed. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, SACRAMENTO, December 20, 1957, giving distribution of sales taxes during the fourth quarter and specifying E; Segundo's portion as $183,434.00 as compared with $138,302 for the same period in 1956. Ordered filed. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS, CONTINUED Director of Public Works Webb at this time stated that the bids opened earlier in this meeting had been checked and he was ready to report thereon. 459 After checking all bids for construction of playing courts at the Recreation Center, it was his recommendation and that of the Architect, that said bids be taken under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held January 13, 1958. There- after, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works as hereinabove set forth, be approved. Carried. Director of Public Works Webb stated that all bids on Street and Yard Work at Fire Station No. 2 had been carefully checked and -he recommended that the bid of McGinnis & Gautier, Inc., in amount of $7,067.85 be approved. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids on Street and Yard Work at Fire Station No. 2, and accepted bids on this date; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of McGinnis & Gautier, Inc., in amount of $7,067.85, being the lowest bidder, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bid of McGinnis & Gautier, Inc., the lowest bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded, for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk authorized to attest the said contract, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received for said Street and Yard Work at Fire Station No.2are hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of McGinnis & Gautier, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. -5- X 460 On roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ay-es: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. Director of Public Works Webb stated that all bids for installation of Traffic Signal at Fire Station No. 2 had been care- fully checked and he recommended the bid of Electric & Machinery Service IVc;;-- of $4,792.00 be accepted. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS,, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids on installation of Traffic Signal at Fire Station No. 2, and accepted bids on this date: and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of Electric & Machinery Service, Inc.,in amount of $4,792.00, being the lowest bid, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bid of Electric & Machinery Service, Inc., the lowest bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein.awarded, for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the 'City, Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the said'contract, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received for said lhstallati6n::of Traffic Signal at Fire Sta- tion No. 2 are hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of Electric & Machinery Service, Inc., and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. On roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS_'AS FOLLOWS: 1. That he was in receipt of traffic survey report from Mr. Faustman, copies of which will be distributed to the Councilmen for consideration and action bhereoh. 2. That he was in receipt of a Director of Public Works Webb with regard City owned lot at the northwest corner of Street, adjoining the City Warehouse; that IM recommendation from to paving and fencing the Holly Avenue and Sierra he concurred in said X recommendation and proposed an appropriation of $1,800.00 to cover the cost. The Council agreeing that the lot was unsightly to the surrounding residential "area, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the recommendation hereinabove set forth be approved and that the sum of $12800.00 be appropriated to cover the cost of said paving and solid fencing. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. 3. That he had been contacted by Mr. Ace Beall, owner of peoperty at the northeast corner of Holly Avenue and Main Street, regarding the City taking over parking area at the rear of the stores at said location, on a lease agreement, for public parking purposes. The City Manager further stated he was investigating the possibility of the City acquiring public parking privileges for a 501 strip between Mr. Bea111s property and the newly acquired City owned public parking lot in said Block. Mayor Benfield stated that the owner of the parking strip north of the Postoffice should also be given like consideration, and after further discussion, the City Manager was requested to make further investigation of the matter and report to the City Council. 461 4. That due to office rearrangement in the Finance Depart- ment, certain remodeling work is necessary toi:provide a room for the bookkeeping and posting machine, and to extend the partition to the ceiling in the office of the Director of Finance; that a bid of $1,435.00 had been received to do the work, and he requested authority to proceed with said remodeling. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the hereinabove recommendation of the City Manager to proceed with the remodeling -work in the Finance Department, at a cost of $1,435.00, be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; None; Frederick and Gordon. S. That the Department of Public Works, State of California, has notified this City that due to the recent special census, the gas tax for the current fiscal year will be increased by $3,240.00. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That at the Council meeting held December 9, 1957, bids were received for the installation of the storm drain pressure line in portions of Center Street and Holly Avenue, and he recommended that an award be made to Camco Construction Company, the low bidder, at a price of $5,900.00. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, t1i7e'`foll �iitig'i d7 lutib i� � dd'ptec�: =si u:'_ ::..�..o c- WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for Astallation of storm drain pressure line in portions of Center Street and Holly Avenue, and accepted bids on December 9, 1957; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of Camco Construction Company, in amount of $5,900.00, being the lowest bid, be accepted; -7- X 462 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bid of Cameo Construction Company, the low bidder, be accepted; and $E IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded, for and on behalf of said City and in its name, the the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the said contract, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received for said installation are hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of Cameo Construction Company, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and in- structed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. On roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. 2. That on Thursday, December 19, 1957, informal bids were received for certain fencing at the Water Department pump houses and at the north edge of the Recreation Center, and he recommended that the bid of Alcorn Fence Company, amounting to $1,877.00 be accepted for this work. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works to accept the bid of Alcorn Fence Company, in amount of $1,877.00 be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. 3. That all attempts for acquisition of a three foot strip of land for widening west Grand Avenue from Concord Street to the westerly city limits have not been successful, and it is therefore necessary to recommend that eminent domain action be initiated. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: • RESOLVED, that this City Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works as set forbh in the foregoing report with respect to condemnation of rights of way on a portion of West Grand Avenue, and does hereby authorize the City Attorney to contact Mr. Robert E. Rosskopf, Attorney, and request Attorney Rosskopf to immediately institute proceedings w for such condemnation and to process lsame at the earliest possible time. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Noes: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; None; Frederick and Gordon. X 4. Presented a map showing projects to be included in the storm drain Bond Issue now under study by the County Flood Control District, estimated cost of said projects amounting to $1,750,000.00 and requested approval of said map. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the Council concurs in the recom- mendation of the Director df Public Works and approved said map. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. 5. Advised the Council that the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District on December 10, 1957, authorized the General Manager and Chief Engineer to commence as soon as convenient, surveys and preparations for a pipeline to be constructed southerly from the vicinity of Covina for the delivery of treated water in Orange County, and when convenient to do so, to prepare plans to extend the pipeline from the Lower Feeder to Aviation Boulevard for the delivery of untreated water. This information was received by the Director of Public Works on December 17, 1957• 6. That the Landscape Architect on the Recreation Center recommended that certain additions to the sprinkling system be made at a cost of $723.35, as set forth in Change Order No. 11. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Land- scape Architect and approves Change Order No. ll-of Contract No/ 2 of the Recreation Center. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. 463 7. That he was in receipt of an agreement with Pacific Electric Railway Company outlining the track and signal work to be performed by said Company at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda, said Agreement being a part of the improvement of said intersection. Mr. Webb further stated that the agreement requires that the City pay some $14,000 for track work which will be chargeable against the County -funds already received for this work and that the Public Utilities Commission has approved the recommendation of the Railroad. Mr. Webb also stated said Agreement provides for easements for two small pieces of land needed for widening in connection with right hand turns on the east side of Sepulveda. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Form of Agreement dated the 23rd day of December, 1957, between the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, and Pacific Electric Railway Company, in connection with track and signal work to be_performed by said Company at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda, at the price set forth in said Agreement, be and the same is hereby approved by this Council, and that a copy of said Agreement be and the same is hereby ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk; and X 464 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk is f hereby authorized to attest the same and affix the official seal thereto, and to make delivery of executed copy to said Pacific Electric Railway Company in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. 8. Presented for the Councilts consideration a letter of consent from Standard Oil Company covering installation of City storm drain in E1 Segundo Boulevard, and recommending said agreement be accepted. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk that bflerlettereof!Cbmsenb „fadm,$bdndard Oil Company covering in -- stallation of City storm drain in E1 Segundo Boulevard be accepted and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. 9. Presented a al etter from John L. Volz- Herman Rappaport dated December 23, 1957, requesting that the City Council accept the work done by said firm on the El Segundo Recreation Center under Contract No. 1, and that a Notice of Completion thereof be filed. The letter sets forth four items said Company will correct, and agrees that the sum of $1,000.00 be withheld from final payment on said Con- tract until all corrections and adjustments are completed. Mr. Webb further stated the Architect recommended the acceptance of the work and he concurred in said recommendation. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works in''the acceptance of work done under Contract No. 1 of the E1 Segundo Recreation Center by John L. Volz- Herman Rappaport. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. 10. 2At this time, Director of Public Works Webb requested Mr. Raymond S. Wright, Project Architect, to explain to the Council the changes in the Club House presented to him this date, and which changes he recommended the Council approve as to principle. Item No. 1 Formica tops on cabinets in the Childrents room and in the Crafts room instead of galvanized iron tops. Increase of Item No. 2 Gas lighters for two fire places $150.00 each Item No. 3 Doors to be finished in natural wood. Schedule called for paint grade gdoors and not stain grade doors; prime coat had been placed on most of the doors; cost per door -10- $807/00 300.00 . X was estimated at $5.50 for regular room size doors and cabinet doors propor- tionately aless - 40 doors to be re- finished on lst floor and 15 or 20 in basement. For removing paint on room doors $ 420.00 it it tt cabinet doors 777.00 Hardware replacement 1,397.00 465 Mr. Wright recommended the work be done on a time sheet basis plus contractor's overheadfand profit. This could adequately be done as there is a city inspector on the job. Item No. 4 Change of paint for toilet room from enamel as specified to Zolatone Increase in cost of $ 96.00 All prices listed in above items to include Contractor's Overhead and ;:Profit of 15%. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the City Council approves in principle the above mentioned changes as outlined by Project Architect Raymond S. Wright, and as recommended by the Director of Public Works. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 513, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS. It was then moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk and unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. that the further reading of Ordinance No. 513 be waived. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Ordinance No. 513, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 9th day of December, 1957, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote: -11- X 466 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. The matter of fixing the salaries of election officers and polling places was next considered. After discussion, it was indi- cated the following salaries would be paid to election officers and for polling places: Car Clerks and Judges $15.00 Inspectors 18.00 Polling Places 20.00 PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. General Fund Recreation Fund Trust Fund Pension Fund TOTAL 3642 to 3750, inclusive: $ 58,070.57 678.53, 25,961.60 2,665.37 $ 87,376.07 demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 1122 to 1162, Inclusive: Water Operating Fund $ 36,123.81 TOTAL $ 36,123.81 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the demands be allowedfand warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon. NEW BUSINESS City Manager Sailors requested two days of his paid vaca- tion for January'2 and 3, 1958. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, the request of the City Manager as hereinabove set forth, be approved. Carried. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meet- ing it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:50 o'clock P.M. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk -12-