1957 NOV 12 CC MINX 416
El Segundo, California
November 12, 1957
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, following which a prayer
was offered by Reverend Harry Hansen of Four Square Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield,
Mayor, the hour being 7:00 ofclock P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon and
Mayor Benfield;
Councilman Absent: i,7eschuk.
READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
of El Segundo, California, held October 28, 1957, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council-
man Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting
be approved 'as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here-
tofore fixed for the reception of bids on asbestos cement water pipe,
and inquired of the City Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The
Clerk replied she had one bid in her possession, after which it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bid
be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bidwa' -8 as follows:
Johns - Manville Sales Corporation $8,955.44, tax not
included
Director of Public Works Webb recommended that said bid be
accepted..
_Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that Resolution No. 1760, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
TO JOHNS- MANVILLE SALES CORPORATION A
CERTAIN CONTRACT OR ORDER FOR THE FURNISII-
ING OF CERTAIN ASBESTOS CEMENT WATER PIPE
TO THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY.,,
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.
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At this time, Councilman Meschuk entered the Council
Chamber and immediately took his seat at the Council Table, the
hour being 7:15 o'clock P.M.
The Mayor announced this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the reception of bids on the installation of asbestos
cement water pipe, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had any bids
in her possession. The Clerk replied she had six bids in her possession
whereupon it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the bids be opened, examined and publicly declared.
The bids were found to be as follows:
Graven % Co. $ 5,798.00
Royal Pipeline Construction Co. 5,839.58
Conduits, Inc. 61284.00
S.E.Pipeline Construction Co. 6,369.00
W.A.Robertson & Co. 6,898.00
Camco Construction Co.,Inc. 8,40/0.00
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker
that the bids be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report
later at this meeting. Carried.
The Mayor announced this was -the time and place heretofore
fixed for the reception of bids on fusion welded steel pipe, and in-
quired of the City Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk
replied she had four bids in her possession, after which it was moved
by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be
opened, examined and publicly declared. Said bids were found to be
as follows:
The City Clerk opened the bids of Southern Pipe and Casing Co.,
Kelly Pipe Company and Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc., and found
there were no bidder's bond or certified check with said bids, as re-
quired by published Notice to Bidders, after which it was moved by
Councilman Frederick,. seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the bids of
Southern Pipe and Casing Co., Kelly Pipe Company and Armco Drainage &
Metal Products, Inc., be and the same are hereby disqualified.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Dieschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Clerk read the following bid from Smith -Scott Co.,Ine.,
which was accompanied by bidder's bond:
Item No. 1 $ 415.00 per CFT.
Alternate to Item No. 1 353.00 " rr
Item No. 2 403.00 " "
Item No. 3:
(a) 73.38 each
(b) 61.26 each
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
said bid be referred to the City - Engineer for checking and report later
at this meeting. Carried.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that the Public Utilities Commission had advised
it will be necessary to install two standard No. 8 flash signals on
Grand Avenue at the Pacific Electric tracks; that the Pacific Electric
had advised it would offer no objection to the proposed installation
but requested that the cost thereof be borne by other than said Pacific
Electric Railway Company.
.After further discussion, by general consent, the matter was
taken under consideration.
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2. That the Council had heretofore referred to him the
matter of preparing appropriate resolution with regard to denying
proposed change of zone for the property westerly of the Recreation
Center on Eucalyptus Drive, and at this time presented such a
resolution.
P•loved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the proposed change of zone from
Zone R -1 to _.Zone R -2 of Lots 19 to 36, inclusive,
Block 60, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, be and the same
is hereby denied.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon., Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The Mayor at this time initiated discussion with regard to
airplane noise nuisance; that an increased number of complaints had
been received recently from residents of E1 Segundo. Ile further
stated that he and the City Manager had contacted the airlines and
were informed that a checkup on each airplane after 50 hours of flying
was compulsory; that it takes approximately 45 minutes to test the
motors on one airplane; that other airlines are planning to move
service hangars to the west end of the airport, and that this.work
cannot be done during the day as: -the planes are serviced during the
night in order to be ready for next dayts flight.
City Attorney Bush was asked if legal action could be
taken to alleviate this nuisance, and it was his opinion that it
would be necessary to engage sound experts and have substantiating
evidence to prove that the noise was a nuisance, and that in an
industrial section normal noise does not constitute a nuisance.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council
that at the present time, better public relations would be gained
through contact with the:-airlines.
WRITTEN CO MUNICATIONS
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:
DIRECTOR OF PARES AND RECREATION, transmitting copies of
Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2 regarding the E1 Segundo Recreation Center.
Resolution No. 1 approved the specifications for the playing courts
at said Recreation Center. Ordered filed.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that Resolution No.2 of the Recreation Commission, adopted by said
Commission at its regular meeting held October 29, 1957, setting forth -
the policy of said Recreation Center, be and same is hereby approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balser,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, November 7, 1957,
being application for On Sale General Liquor License f-op Robb's
Restaurant, 707 North Sepulveda Boulevard, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed.
IDA SWIHART, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, EL SEGUNDO COUNCIL
OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, October 28, 1957, recommending that a study
be made of the question of fluoridation of the municipal water supply.
After lengthy discussion, the matter was taken under con-
sideration until January, 1958, due to pending legislation affecting
water supply, and the City Manager was requested to so advise Mrs.
Swihart.
DONALD S. WOODFORD, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, November
6, 1957, recommending exoneration of relocation permit bond furnished
by Elmer Potter for relocating a triplex to 227 Sierra Street, in the
City of El Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain relocation permit
bond dated July 16, 1957, with Elmer Potter as
principal and Pacific Employers Insurance Company
as surety, in the amount of $4,000.00, be and the
same is hereby exonerated from any liability
accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this
date, to wit, November 12, 1957.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
DONALD S. WOODFORD, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND SAFETY,
November 6, 1957, recommending exoneration of relocation permit bond
furnished by Arnold Schleuniger for relocating a triplex to 223 Sierra
Street, in the City of E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit
bond No. 7265152, dated August 15, 1957, with
Arnold Schleuniger as principal and Fidelity and
Deposit Company of Maryland as surety, in the amount
of $2,000.00 be and the same is hereby exonerated
from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent
to midnight this date, to wit, November 12, 1957•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRAFFIC ASSOCIXTION, October 24,
1957, enclosing copy of resolution adopted by said Association peti-
tioning Congress to enact at the 1958 session the necessary legisla-
tion authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to more equitably apportion
funds to the several states for construction and completion of the
National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, and recommending
adoption of similar resolution by this City Council.
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iioved by gouncilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Federal highway
Act of 1956, the apportionment of funds to the several
states to construct the National System of Interstate
and Defense highways is made as follows: 1/2 in the
ratio which the population of each state bears to the
total population of all the states as shown by the
latest available Federal Census, provided that no state
shall receive less than 3/4 of 1 per centum of the money
so apportioned, and 1/2 in the manner now provided by
law for the apportionment of funds for the Federal-Aid
Primary System which is based 113 on area, 113 on popu-
lation and 113 on post road or rural delivery mileage; and
WHEREAS, Californiats gas tax payments to the Federal
Treasury approximate 10% of the nationts total, but under
above formula we receive back only 5-7'/0'*; and
WHEREAS. the Federal IIighway Act of 1956 provides
that apportionment of funds to the several states for
the fiscal year 1960 through 1969 inclusive shall be in
the ratio which the estimated cost of completing the
Interstate System in each state bears to the sum of
estimated cost of completing the system in all of the
states (this formula is referred to as the "Needs Formula");
and
WHEREAS, the Act further provides that the Secretary
of Commerce shall submit to the Senate and house of Repre-
sentatives within 10 days subsequent to January 2, 1958,
a derailed estimate of the cost of completing Interstate
System; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that Congress by concurrent
resolution give approval of such estimate of costs before
the Secretary of Commerce may make use of the approved
needs formula in making apportionment for subsequent years;
and
WHEREAS, the acute highway problems in California demand ':►
a larger allocation of these Federal funds so as to allow
freeways to be built more quickly to handle the greater
traffic loads brought on by our tremendous population
increases -- constant migrations from other states - -with
attendant increase in motor vehicles of 348,254 in 1956 over
1955- -equal to 29,000 additional cars every month on our
highways- -and to alleviate the presently congested free-
ways and flesson the number of accidents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, hereby petitions Congress to
enact at the 1958 session the necessary concurrent reso-
lution authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to apportion
funds among the several states for the construction and
completion of the National System of Interstate and Defense
Highways in the ratio which the estimated cost of completing
the system in each state bears to the sum of the estimated
cost of completing the system in all of the states as pro-
vided in subsection (d) of Section 108 of the Federal -Aid
highway Act of 1956; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolu-
tion be sent to each Senator and Congressman of California.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschut
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
i�iR. VIRGIL MITCHELL, KNXT, October 29, 1957, calling
attention to its program "SALUTE TO EL SEGUNDO ", on Chanel 2 and
suggesting the adoption of a resolution in recognition of public
service rendered by said television station.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo has been
publicized on KNXT, Channel 2, and
WHEREAS, the specific program "Panorama
Pacific" has spent much time publicizing the many
attractions, industries, commerce, and growth of
Southern California communities, including
E1 Segundo, thereby creating interest in this
city from the Canadian border to Mexico; and
WHEREAS, the high standards of`entertain-
ment, news and informational programming on
"Panorama Pacific" have been and are consistent
with the highest moral and ethical concepts
established for the television industry,
NOW, THERE
City Council of
congratulations
on the occasion
Week, beginning
FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
the City of El Segundo extends
to KNXT and "Panorama Pacific"
of the programts Fourth Anniversary
November 18; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Television Station
KNXT be commended for bringing this excellent program
to the people of this community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Television Station
KNXT be commended for publicizing El Segundo through
its Public Service "Salute" Program.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PLANNING COMMISSION, November 1, 1957, being Notice of
Hearing to be held before said Commission on November 13, 1957, on
application :for Variance to allow an apartment on the ground floor
in a C -2 Zone, located on Richmond Street between Grand Avenue and
Holly Avenue/ Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, November 8, 1957, transmitting copy
of its Resolution No. 332, rescinding its Resolution No. 325 recom-
mending an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance, No. 379. Ordered
filed.
PLAfiiiING C01'sLM ISSION, November 5,
its resolution Igo. 331, denying the request
Company to allow a heliport at Grand Avenue
filed pending date of expiration of appeal
1957, transmitting copy of
of the Briles Manufacturing
and Oregon Street. Ordered
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PLAiINING CON9,1ISSION, November 4,1957, transmitting copy
of its Resolution No. 333, recommending the restriction of location
of helicopter landings to that area lying easterly of Sepulveda
Boulevard.
After discussion, by general consent, the matter was
referred to the City Manager with the request that he contact the
Planning Commission for further claification of helicopter land -
ing locations.
PLANNING COMISSION, November 5, 1957, transmitting copy
of its Resolution No. 330 granting Conditional Use Permit for a
church to be located at 161.1 East Sycamore A -,.enue, in an R -3 Zone.
Ordered filed.
JAMES L. COMBS, CO2\DIANDER, AAIERICAiN LEGION POST #38,
November 12, 1957, requesting that the American Legion Post No. 38
be granted a free business license to sell Christmas trees at
Mariposa Market from December 11 to December 24, 1 057.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Business License Department
of the City of El Segundo, California, is hereby
authorized to issue a business license, without fee,
to American Legion Post No. 38, to sell Christmas
trees at the Mariposa Market from December 11 to
December 24, 1957, such license to be issued under
the provisions of Section 118 of Ordinance Po. 382
of said City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the displaying of said
Christmas trees does not interfere with parking
facilities at said market; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said permit to sell
Christmas trees shall be issued subject to approval
of said Mariposa Market.
Carried byththe following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
A},sent: Councilmen None.
JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, Iovember 12, 1957, inform-
ing the Councilthat the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water
District received from Robert Diemer, General Manager and Chief
Engineer, recommendations for new and extended feeder lines in the
Los Angeles County area. These recommendations included a new line
from the middle feeder to E1 Segundo Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard
with 150 cubic feet per second. Fifty cubic feet is to be allocated
for El Segundo and 100 cubic feet for the Flood Control District
to be injected in the underground basin. This line will ,bring
untreated water to this City and is estimated to cost seven million
dollars. This capacity which is exactly double our present Metro-
politan line capacity will provide adequate water for the City in the
forseeable future. Ordered filed.
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EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COINMERCE, November 12, 1957, inform-
ing the Council of the policy established in regard to publication
and distribution of the first annual El Segundo Chamber of Commerce
Brochure. Ordered filed.
At this time, Director of Public Works Webb reported that
the bids received earlier at this meeting had been checked and he
recommended that bids received on installation of asbestos cement
water pipe be taken under advisement until the next regular meeting
of the City Council to be held November 25, 1957.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, that the recommendation of the Director of Public
Works to take the bids received on installation of asbestos cement
water pipe under advisement until the next regular meeting of the
City Council to be held November 25, 1957, be approved. Carried.
Director of Public Works Webb reported that the bid on
fusion welded steel pipe had been checked and he recommended that
said bid be rejected.for the reason he did not have the benefit of
the disqualified bids, and that the City Clerk be authorized to
readvertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Balser, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the bid of Smith -Scott Co., Inc., for
fusion welded steel pipe, be rejected since the benefit of disqualified
bids could not be considered; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
she is hereby authorized to readvertise for bids for fusion welded
steel pipe, said bids to be received on December 9, 1957•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: . Councilmen None.
ORAL CO MUNI CATIONS
p1r. Tom IIood addressed the Council with regard to the
improvement of Center Street between Franklin Avenue and El Segundo
Boulevard, stating he felt that a ramp to the lot from the street
would be more suitable than curbs; that the property owners had
placed their buildings to the back of the lots leaving the parking
on the street side of the building.
Discussion ensued, after which the Mayor appointed a com-
mittee consisting of Mr. Flood, City Engineer Webb, City Manager
Sailors, Councilmen Baker and Frederick, and Matey Reid, Manager of
the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, to investigate the situation.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMITTEES
CITY �IAt %AGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recommended that the City Engineer be authorized f and
instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the construction
of a wading pool and suitable dressing and rest rooms on City owned
property on West Acacia Avenue directly behind the sewerage pumping
station, stating that the City Engineer's estimated cost of these
improvements is approximately $6,000.
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Considerable discussion ensued, following which it was moved
by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the
recommendation of the City Manager authorizing and instructing the
City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the construction
of a wading pool and suitable dressing and rest rooms on the City
owned property on West Acacia Avenue directly behind the sewerage
pumping station, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. That he was in receipt of a letter from the County
Tax Collector stating the amount due the City of El Segundo for the
year was a little over $278,000.00; that a check had been received
from said Tax Collector amounting to $104,000.00, withholding the
sum of $174,000.00. After making inquiry as to $174,000.00 and
requesting that this amount be forwarded the City of E1 Segundo,
this amount was forwarded to us.
3. That the County Counselts office had reported that
efforts to settle the controversy of impounded money paid by Pan -
American Company, amounting to $80,000.00 had not as yet been settled,
and had asked that a hearing date be set for trial.
4. That heretofbr.e__:a petition had been received by the
City Council signed by Mr. Cote and others, regarding fencing
westerly of city boundaries in the 100 and 200 block of Loma Vista;
that the matter had been referred to him and that he had contacted
the Los Angeles Department of rater and Power, with the result that
chain link fencing is now to be installed.
5. Reported on the progress o f acquiring two off- street
parking sites: (a) requested authority to proceed with escrow to
acouire Lots 9 to 13, inclusive, Block 22, for off - street parking
purposes; that Mr. Montgomery, owner of said lots, had accepted the
Cit -rts offer of $15,400.00 which is the amount of the appraisal.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and
-they are hereby authorized and instructed to execute
on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo escrow documents
of the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles,
El Segundo branch, for the purpose of effecting
purchase by the City from the owners thereof of
Lots 9, 10,11, 12, Aid 13, Block 22, of E1 Segundo
Sheet No. 1, as per map recorded in Book 18, Page 69
of -laps, on file in the office of the Recorder of
Los Angeles County, California, at a total cost of
$15,400.00, plus usual :buyers escrow charges.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and ;':ayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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(b) That he is still negotiating with Mr. Dominick•Amato;-owner
of the second off- street parking site; that the offer of $18,000.00
has not as yet been accepted; that the appraised value is $16,000.00
and Mr. Amato.. has put $1,100.00 in improvements.
After lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Council
that the City Manager be authorized to continue negotiations and to
make fcfurther report at the next regular Council meeting to be held
November 25, 1957.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Engineer has her
for certain improvements in Penn Street
Plan No. 57 -4, on file in the office of
report showed that the valid signatures
reported by the Title Insurance & Trust
60% of the total assessable area of the
as shown upon the plat attached to said
etofore presented a petition
and Oak Avenue, as shown on
the City Engineer and which
attached to the petition, as
Co., represented more than
proposed assessment district
petition.
Councilmar Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 1761,; entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF
IMPROVEMENT OF PENN STREET AND OAK AVENUE,
AS PER PLANS AND PROFILES NO. 57 -4, ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID
CI TY,
said motion being seconded by Councilman Balser and upon roll call,
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick „ Gordon, Meschuk'
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City
Engineer presented plans, profiles and drawings No. 57 -4, Sheet 2,
for wthe construction of certain street improvements in Penn Street
and Oak Avenue, together with specifications and detailed estimate
of the cost of said improvements, also a plat of the assessment
district for said improvements as shown on Sheet 1 of said Plan 57 -4•
Whereupon Councilman Frederick moved dthat said plans, specifications
and plat of the assessment district be approved and that the said
plans be filed in the office of the City Engineer, specifications
and detailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of
said City, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk and carried
by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Cpuncilman Baker then offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution of Intention No. 1762 for the construction of certain
improvements in Penn Street and Oak Avenue, 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 Baler, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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2. Presented for the Council's consideration, plans and
specifications for the installation of welded steel pressure storm
drain in portions of Center Street and Holly Avenue, and recommended
that plans and specifications be approved and that the City Clerk
be authorized bo advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS
NO. 57 -19" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS ON IN-
STALLATION OF WELDED STEEL PRESSURE STORM! DRAINS
IN PORTIONS OF CENTER STREET AND HOLLY AVENUE"
dated November 12, 1957, presented to this
Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy
placed on file in the office of the City Clergy:; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and
the same are hereby invited under said notice, and
that the City Clerl; be and she is hereby authorized
and instructed to cause said notice to be given and
published in time, form and manner as required by
law.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: None;
Absent: !;one.
3. That on October 29th, informal bids were received for
furnishing a pumping unit for the sump at Center Street and Franklin
Avenue, and lie recommended the laid of Cascade Pump Company in the
amount of $!,652.76 be acceptedt
Aioved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the bid of Cascade Pump Company
in the amount of $1,652.76 for furnishing pumping
unit for the sump at Center Street and Franklin Avenue,
be accepted.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Aieschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Presented for the Council's consideration, as hereto-
fore requested, an estimate of approximately $9,000.00 for an over-
head bridge across the Pacific Electric tracks at Pine Avenue, such
overhead bridge to be of steel structure, concrete foundations,
stairs at each end, and so- called suicide proof cage to completely
enclose the bridge.
After discussion, the matter was taken under consideration
until a later date.
S. Presented a written report on the Feather River project,
as well as a resolution in support of the State Engineer in said
project, and recommended that said resolution be adopted.
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Considerable discussion ensused, including the probability
of distillation of salt water at some future time, after which it was
moved by Councilmen Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the State Engineer of the State of
California, and many qualified private engineers,
have stated that Southern California, south of the
Tehachapi Mountains is an area of water deficiency,
and that certain areas in northern California are
areas which have water far in excess of their ultimate
needs; and
WHEREAS, tremendous nuantities of fresh water
are discharged to the Pacific Ocean each year,
benefiting no one; and
WHEREAS, the State Engineer has determined
that the Feather River Plan to transport water from
areas of origin to areas of deficiency, is feasible
as regards end veering and financing; and
WHEREAS, a financial policy for the construction
of water works, acceptable to the people of California,
must be formulated and adhered to by the legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo
in its duty to provide adequate water supply for its
citizens and industries on a sound financial basis,
desires to finform the Legislature of its interests and
policies regarding the construction of water works,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, that the Legis-
lature of the State of California is respectfully requested
to adopt a financial policy regarding the construction,
operation and maintenance of water works and facilities
throughout the State, and that said policy include sub-
stantially the following statements:
1. Large projects must be planned and financing
must be arranged for the completion of the entire
project prior to the appropriation of any funds for
construction.
2. The beneficiary of any project must pay all project
costs except subventions for parts of the project that are
not necessary for the supplying of water, such as recrea-
tion facilities, flood control, navigation, etc.
3. No project shall be undertaken unless a reasonably
favorable ratio of benefit to cost can be demonstrated,
including the use of subventions for subordinate benefits
such as mentioned above.
4. No project shall be undertaken unless it can be
demonstrated that there is a reasonable opportunity for
the beneficiaries to repay the cost of the project, in-
cluding dent service.
$. No project shall be undertaken unless the State
of California has received firm contracts, guaranteed by
a constitutional amendment, from the beneficiaries of
such project, which contracts will provide a reasonable
method of repayment of the costs of the project by the
beneficiaries thereof.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederic, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 511,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL,SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA., AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 434
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
THEREIN CONTAINED..
It was then moved By Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None,
that the further reading of Ordinance No. 511 be waived.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, that Ordinance No. 511, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING .ORDINANCE N.O. 434
(THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
THEREIN? CONTAINED.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 28th day of October, 1957, and reread at this
meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted by the
following vote:
entitled:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 512,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 510
(VACCINATION WITH RABIES VACCINE OF DOGS)
OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS.
It was then moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Coun-
cilman Frederick „ and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None,
that the further reading of Ordinance No. 512 be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that Ordinance No. 512, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNTDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 510
(VACCINATION WITH RABIES VACCINE OF DOGS)
OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS.,
which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City
Council held on the 28th day of October, 1957, and reread at this
meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 3266 to 3413 inclusive:
General Fund $ 69,900.18
Recreation Fund 2,272.38
Trust Fund 8,161.81
Pension Fund 2,608.14
TOTAL $ 82,942.51
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 1003 to 1039
inclusive:
Water Operating Fund
TOTAL
$ 9,601.31
9,601.31
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of
the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Meschuk stated that a speaker at Kiwanis spoke
on the problem of chiidren on bicycles, further stating that the City of
Burbank has instituted a method of curbing accidents to children on
bicycles by issuing citations, the first year of this method cutting
down accidents to children on bicycles by 52 %. The Kiwanis speaker was
interested in getting other cities to institute a similar method.
Deputy Chief of Police Vern Wood stated that the bicycle safety
code has been in effect in El SEgundo for the past four years; that
part of the program has been to appear at each of the elementary schools
and the Junior High School presenting safety talks to the students.
Three years ago the bicycle licensing program was instituted
in the City of E1 Segundo, making it necessary for all bicycles within
the City to be licensed, and at the time they are licensed, bicycles
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are inspected as far as safety is concerned. In the Spring of
1957, the Police Department instituted the method of issuing
citations, and each officer has been instructed to be on the alert
for children riding bicycles and where it was felt justified, to
issue a citation for wahtever violation was committed. In addition,
some adult and senior citizens have been cited for w riding a bicycle
without a license or without proper reflectors on the back.
No statistics are available due to the short time cita-
tions have been issued, but it is felt there is a better response
to the traffic laws iwithin the city than in the past.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon,;seeconded by Councilman
Baker, the meeting adjourn.
APPROVED:
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
ice U. Creason, City C 1 erk
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