1957 NOV 25 CC MINX 431
E1 Segundo, California
November 25, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Se-
gundo, 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 of-
fered by Reverend Arthur H. Zschiegner of St. John's Lutheran
Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth i. Benfield,
Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M.
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
ROLL CALL
Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor
Benfield;
Meschuk.
READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of
El Segundo, California, held November 12, 1957, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Coun-
cilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of
said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the reception of bids on Recreation Center Playing
Courts, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor.
The Clerk replied that she had four bids in her possession. At
this time, Director of Public Works Webb stated that due to the
fact so few bids were received, he recommended that all bids be
rejected and returned unopened, and that the City Clerk be author-
ized to readvertise for bids to be received December 23, 1957•
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the recommendations of the Director of Public Works be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor
Benfield
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Meschuk
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the
,+rork or the district, as descried in Resolution:. of .Intention_iNo,
1758 in the matter of certain improvements in Hillcrest Street be-
tween Palm Avenue and Imperial Highway.
The City Clerk reported that affidavits in support of the
publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed
notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the posting of the
Notice of Improvement, as required by law, had been made and are on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
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The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests
or objections against the work or the district had been filed
with her in said matter. The Clerk replied that all protests
had been referred to the City Engineer who at that time stated
the protests represented more than one half of the area in the
district, and recommended that all subsequent proceedin?s had or
taken hereunder be abandoned without prejudice.
(Councilman Meschuk entered the Council Chamber and im-
mediately took his seat at the Council table.)
Lengthy discussion ensued among the Council, City Attorney,
property owners and their attorney and the City's Special Assess-
ment Engineer. One fact disclosed was that several property
owners had signed a petition of protest against the assessment
district on the assumption that the project would not be abandoned,
but that the City would, by their protesting, render aid through
-as tax funds. The Council informed the property owners that
gas tax funds could not be allocated to this particular street
as it did not warrant a "major city street" rating. Several of
the property owners who signed she petition indicated they now
desired to remove their names from the petition,
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Frederick , that the hour being 8 :30 P. I�. and other
scheduled hearings to come before this Council, and that there
being a possibility of other property owners in the district
laboring under the same misapprehension as to the effect of the
petition and the inability to receive the full evidence that
said hearin7 be continued until the next regular meeting of the
City Council to be held December 9, 19;7. y
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
ITayor Benfield
'_Noes: None
Absent: None
Gordon, Frederick, Meschuk and
The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place
fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the work
or the district, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 1756
in the matter of certain improvements in Center Street between
Franklin Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard.
The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of
the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of
printed notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the post-
ing of the Notice of Improvement, as required by law, had been
made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor stated that er, the last regular meeting of the City
Council a committee had been appointed to investigate the use of
ramps from the street to lots rather than curbs, and asked that
a report be made at this time of the findings of said committee.
City En_-ineer Webb reported that a traffic count had been
made from 11 :00 A. I >:. on November 13th to 11 :00 A. M. on ovem-
ber 11 th and found that 1,0-`0 vehicles used the block; that a
count at 9:09 A. 711., idovember 19th disclosed that 33 vehicles
were parked in one block, usin7 some public property for parkin?;
t: ,,
iat o the rear of the lots oL the east side of the street
there is enough space for 3 parhing spaces; that when the new
c?_irhs arA constructs _ 2P or 2Q na-kin r spaces will be available
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at the curb, so that the loss between available spaces at the
new curb and actual parking on November 19th would be five spaces,
but there are 53 spaces available at the rear of said properties.
City Engineer 'Webb thereafter recommended that parking be
parallel to the curb and that ramps or rolled curbs be prohibited
to limit the number of points of access to the street; thereby
lessening the possibility of accidents.
The l,Iayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests
or objections against the work or the district had been filed
with her in said matter. The clerk reported that one (1) written
protest had been filed with her prior to the time set for the
hearing by the following: Raymond Rawson
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for the hearing of protests or objections against the wort:
or the assessment district, each as set forth in the Resolution
of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present
desired to be heard in said matter.
Mr. James Hunt stated that the property owners at this time
want sewers only, and that the street improvement be accomplished
at the time Franklin Avenue is improved.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Cordon, that the hearing on the improvement of Cen-
ter Street be continued until the next regular meeting of the
City Council to be held December 9, 1957•
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Frederick, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield
noes: None
Absent: None
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed
for the hearing on proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507 (the
comprehensive zoning ordinance) and inquired of the Clerk if affi-
davits of mailing and publication of the Notice of Hearing are
on file in her office. The Clerk replied in the affirmative, af-
ter which the Mayor inquired if any written objections to the
proposed amendments had been received. No written objections
having been received, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished
to address the Council. No one responded. At the request of the
Mayor, Director of Building and Safety Woodford gave a detailed
report of the proposed amendments.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman P.:eschuk, that the hearing, be closed.
Motion carried.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker,
that the Council approve the amendments to Ordinance No. 507
as recommended in Planning Commissionts Resolution No. 324, and
that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby, instructed to pre-
pare amendatory ordinance to,effect said changes, and present
same to this Council at its next regular meeting to be held Decem-
ber 9, 1957•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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WRITTEN CCI' :,'IU11ICATIONS
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, follow-
ing reference to each hereinafter:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, BERKELEY,
CALIFORNIA, November 15, 1957, being Notice of Public Hearings on
proposed rules and regulations relating to ocean water - contact
sports. Ordered filed.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, November
13, 1957, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. CP -378, denying
allocation from the Crossing Protection Fund to the City of
El Segundo to construct grade crossing at the intersection of
118th Street and Aviation Boulevard and the AT &SF tracks. Ordered
filed.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, November 15,
1957, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal
with the Secretary of said Commission for the annexation of terri-
tory known as Pacific Electric Annexation, said annexation bein'.
located at southeast corner of Doty Avenue and Broadway, Hawthorne.
Ordered filed.
WHILES i'•IAHUFACTURIAG COKPA'1Y, . lovember 14, 19;7, appealing
from the decision of the Planning Commission denying the request
for a helicopter la :ding at Grand Avenue and Oregon Street, E1 Seg-
undo. Ordered filed, pending the hearing before the City Council
on December 9, 1957, as set by the City Clerk.
T,IRS. GUS KUECHLER, CHAIRMAN, COM�,IITTEE OF THE HISTORICAL
MUSEUI'J., November 20, 1957, requesting that January 16, 1958, be
proclaimed A:useum Day, and asking permission to have a permanent
sign under the Recreation Department sign at the north entrance
of the City Hall.
City Manager Sailors recommended that a temporary sign be
hung; under the Recreation Department sign at the north entrance of
the City Hall, such sign to be displayed only when open to the
public.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker that
the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk
that January 16, 1958 be proclaimed Museum Day. Carried.
PLANNING COM[.1ISSION, November 19, 1957, transmitting copy of
its Resolution No. 334 granting variance to modify side yard require-
ments for a church located at 1:11 E. Sycamore Avenue. Ordered filed.
PLAX'NIiI.G COT,2,IISSION, November 19, 1957, transmitting copy of
its Resolution Ido• 337 declarin- its intention to set for hearing- the
proposed amendments to the Precise Plan No. 1 for property located
dasterly of Indiar_a Street between I,:ariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue.
Ordered filed.
PLA'T':I ?:G COI; IISSIO`T ' T ovember 19, 19;7,
transmitting copy of
its Resolution No. 33; granting• variance to ".rs. Mary G. Sorenson
to modify fron and side yard wrequirements for Lot 7, Block 118,
Lomits Street and Pacific Electric tracks. Ordered filed.
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PLAI'JIJI JC COI,u)iIrSSIO_1N November 1; beinc- _Notice of Public
Heari n7 on proposed chanMe of zone frc i n -3 tc Zone P for prooert�r
located on the norti- side of i,.arir)os a "' e: -.ue thrcu:�'11 tc Pai!.: Avenue
between Sepulveda 2oulevard and Ill L_ is Cou_ , said 'nearin: to be
held before said Cornunission :vovember 27, 19517, at 7 :30 o'clock.
Ordered filed.
PLAN=ING COY2, ISSIO7J, IJovember 1 , 19,E7,
Hearing on proposed change of zone from Zcne
property located between_ Franklin Avenue and
hearing to be held before said Commission on
7:30 o'clock. Ordered filed.
bein7 Notice of Public
P to Zone C -2 for certain
Grand Avenue, said
November 27, 1957, at
PLANNING CORUv1ISSIO1N, November 22, 1957, transmitting copy of
its Resolution No. 33E, granting permission to Walmor Equipment Co.
to locate at 1212 East Imperial Highway in a C -2 zone, providing
that compliance is made of all C -2 limitations. Th,6 CoiinciL danciirrinrr
in said-recommenda_tions.9 the - letter was ordered filed.
ROBERT S. -WORTHINGTON, 340 Loma Vista, El Segundo, Area Com-
missioner, BSA, requesting free business license to the Boy Scout
House Association to sell Christmas trees at the Boy Scout House
on East Grand Avenue from December 12 to December 23, 1957.
I:oved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker,
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 the El Se ,c�undo
Boy Scout House Association., to sell Christmas trees at
the Boy Scout House on East Grand Avenue, such license to
be issued under the provisions of Section 118 of Ordinance
"o. 382 of said City.
Carried by the followinU vote:
Ares: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Ilayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Ilene.
ORAL CO ?, ,1UNICATIONS
1"Ir. Harry Maher, 428 California Street, addressed the Council
advising that Briles Manufacturing Company had closed off Holly
Street and barricaded it; that a sign "For Briles Employees only"
had been erected at the barricade, and that angle parking lines had
beer. painted on the street.
City Manager Sailors advised that the situation had been called
to his attention late that afternoon and that he and the City Engineer
wo uld investigate the situation the next morning. It was there-
after suggested that said Company be notified to remove said barri-
cade, si,-n and painted angle parking, if they were found to be in
existence.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL CCI`uITTEES
,1- AI'JAGEIL SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FCLLO ,,CIS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration an amendment to
lesoluticn No. 121 (Salary Resolution) to effect the following,
char_ -es : (l) to establish the rating of Battalion Fire Chief in
salar�r range 1S, (2) char�gin the hazzard pay to X21 .00 per rlonth
for motorc ?Tcle duty , (3 ) increasing uniform allowance for motor-
cycle patrolmen- to ;312.00 per month, and (4) clarifying- the intent
o- pavment of doable -Dine o:: rolida�. s.
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Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
Resolution i,do. 17621 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUI1,'CIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFOR`1IA, AI' -:E uDI:?r
RESGLUTIO' NO. 1.21 (THE SALARY RESOLUTIC';)
OF SAID COU �,CIL I i VARIOUS PARTICL'U I. .1
which was read, be
Gri roll call, said motion Carried and s---id resclUtio ,Vas ado�,L.ed
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b�; r ,e followi._ vote:
es Coui�cil_men
A
i,iayor Ben--'L"
"does: Councilmen
Absent: Councilmen
Ease ^, Frederick, Gordon, I esc IU1. and
ield;
i� one ;
None.
2. Requested authorization to advertise afor applicants and
conduct examinations for two Battalion Fire Chiefs and to offer
; 62: 5.00 per month which is the fourth step of Range 18 presently
assiTned to this position. Approval of the qualifications for said
position was also requested.
_loved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker,
that the recommendations of the City 1.1anager as hereinabove set
forth, be approved. Carried.
3. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council, he
and Councilman P;= eschuk were appointed to contact fir.' DoTri nick Amato
in reTard to the purchase of Lots 11 and 12, Block 59, for off- street
parking purposes., and recommended at this time that the City offer
:4,18,500.00 to Mr. Dominick Amato for Lots 11 and 12, Block 79, as
'' ".r. Amato had indicated such offer would be accepted by him.
Loved by Councilmen Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to order a prelim-
inary title report for the purpose of eff ectin- purchase of Lots 11
and 12, Blcck )9; and that the City I•anar-er be authorized to take
whatever steps are _necessary to further serve the Cita in r-aininc
title to this property.
Carried b;r the followin :-, vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, I•ieschukfand
i,ayor Benf field;
:`does: Councilmen -None;
Absent: Councilmen idone.
4• That he-'had received criticism from time to time that
El Se, ~undo is one of the few cities allowing pinball machines to be
operated, and that in ,eepinr- with the atmosphere of the City, he
recommended that pinball machines be outlawed.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
bar Councilman Frederick, that the recommendation of the City i• :anager
as hereinabove outlined, be approved and that the City Attorney be
instructed to present an ordinance to -this Council to this effect.
Carried.
Councilman Baker left the Council Chamber at this time,
the hour bein- 10 :20 o'clock P.P, '-.
',lade a progress report on the traffic survey of this City
Arhich is bein-- conducted by D. Jackson Faust-man, consulti n _ traffic
en I'll tT' -iiCi ": report set forth the pro7ress to date on said traffic
s ury °'r .
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That he had received a communication from the Director
of BuildinM and Safety recommendinv the exoneration of Relocation
Permit Bond No. 31 -B -57160 in the amount of 9,$,000.00 furnished
by Mr. P.W. Briley for relocating a dwelling to C-59 W. 'Walnut
Avenue, El Segundo.
Moved by Councilmen Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond
No. 31 -B- 57160, dated IMay 27, 1957, with P. W. Briley
as principal and Pacific Employers Insurance Company
as surety, in the amount of 9-$,000.00, be and the same
is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing there -
under subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: Idover,-
ber 251 1957.
Carried by the following vote:
n-res: Councilme__ Frederick, Gordon, Ieschuk and
i- la,ror Benfield;
"does : Councilmen ?dcne ;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
7. That the City -owned house at Hilltop Park is now vacant,
and it had been recommended by City Engineer Webb that said house
be rented to Mr. Johnny Griffin, an employee of the Water Depart-
ment on a month to month basis at the rate of X75.00 per month.
"Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon; Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield:
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
8. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council a
resolution was received from the Planning Commission with regard
to locating; future heliports easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard, and
that in talking; with the Chairman of said Commission the intent
of the resolution was clarified to be a recommendation for ;eneral
policy and not to exclude consideration under specific cases.
9. That the City has heretofore maintained the street end of
:aryland Street on the south side of i.,Iariposa; that said property
is an easement for public street purposes, which is held unlikely
to be used for this purpose; that it is not of sufficient size to
use as a reiMhborhood park, and he recommended that said property
be vacated by the City, allowin_-- the adjoining property to obtain
half of said easement thus placin7 the property on the tax rolls.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
that vacation proceedings be instituted on the above mentioned
property, and that the City Attorney prepare a Resolution of
Intention and present to this Council at its next regular meeting
to be held December 9, 1957• Carried.
10. That a representative of the International Airport would
be in the City on Wednesday, November 27th, to outline plans for
expansion of the Airport at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon to
be held at the Woman's Club on the above date, and suggested
attendance at the meeting; to see what could be done about muffling
noise from the airport. °
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CITY CLERK ''ADF REPORTS AS FOULOJS:
1. Presented for the Council's acceptance a Grant Deed executed
by Joe F. I�lontgomery and Hester S. Iviont7ornery covering Lots 9 to 13,
inclusive, Block 22, for off- street parking purposes.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the followinc; resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed executed by
Joe F. Montgomery and Hester S. Montgomery, conveying to
the City of it Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los
An -eles County, California, the following described
real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los
An -eles, State of California, to wit:
Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 all in Block 22 of
E1 Segundo Sheet No. 1 as'per map recorded in
Book lq_, Page 69 of Maps, in the office of the
Recorder of said County.
be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the
City of El Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
s ~le is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instru-
,ent to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of
Los All" tiles County, f, `cr -_ia.
Carried by the followin_ vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Fayor Benf field;
,j,ces: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
2. Affvised that s1he was in receipt of a letter from the Metro-
politan water District, dated November 15, 1957, advising that if the
City of El Segundo so desires, it may declare its intention to pay
out of its municipal funds the whole or a stated percentage of the
amount of taxes to be derived from the area of The Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California lying within said City; that
unless such declaration of intention is made, taxes will be levied
and collected in the usual manner.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Charles C.
Cooper, Jr., General Counsel, dated November 15, 1957,
addressed to the City Clerk of the City of El Segundo,
with reference to any cas}r contributions which the Citv
of E1 Sec-undo aright desire to make toward the 1958 -59
taxes of The I' >ietropolitan dater District, presented to
the City Council of said City at its rneetin held this
date, be and the same is hereby referred to; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, t.at this City Council
iereb'T Inds and determi=nes that th of �1
e amity 3e,'undo
does nog :save at t':is time any municipal funds to con-
tribute to -U',-,e amount of taxes to be derived from the
area of said District l,in7 within said City, for the
fiscal year
Carried by the followin: vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Mesch'uk and
Mayor Benfield;
noes: Councilmen lone;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
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3. Presented a communication requesting cancellation of the
following warrants: 'darrant No. 3295, in amount of '108.00, Warrant
No. 3267 in amount of $2,69$.77 and Warrant No. 1035 in amount of
J18.25.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is
hereby authorized to cause Warrant No 3295, in amount of
X108.00, Warrant No. 3267 in amount of 9$',- 77-,4nd -3V- arrant
No. 1035 in amount of 9 '1$.25, to be cancelled; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance
and the City Treasurer of the City of El Segundo be and
they are hereby directed to make appropriate entry of
such cancellations in their respective books of record.
On roll call, the foregoing• resolutio: was carried by the followinE,
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Pleschuk and
hayor Benfield;
i,?oes: Councilmen i,�-one;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
CITY ATTOR,,EY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented forthe Council's consideration a Resolution of
Intention No. 1763, which was necessary to correct a description
of a strip of land to be vacated along Coast Boulevard.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain map entitled t'IVIAP SHOWING
PORTION OF COAST BOULEVARD PROPOSED TO BE VACATED UNDER
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1763 ', presented to this Council
at this meeting, be received and ordered placed on file in
the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
that Resolution of Intention No. 1763, entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGU IDO, CALIFOR"IA, DECLARI dG
TO ORDER THE VACATION (SUBJECT TO
A ,D EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN: EASEKE_;�T
OF A CERTAIi: PORTIOI OF COAST BOU
SAID CITY.,
whic'r: was read, be adopted.
ITS INTENTION
THE RESERVATION
AT' D RIGHT OF WAY
LEVARD 'WITHIN
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
T Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
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2. tid�,rised that at Z,-el conclusion of the heari.n- on the
Zonin-- _?_ap held before this Ci;,y Council on August 12, 1977,
action was deferred until such time as certain zoni.n, problems
were resolved; that inasmuch as all matters to date have been
taken care of, it would be in order to refer the map back to
the Planning Commission with a statement of any modifications
made on said map that had been transmitted by the Planning Com-
mission to the City Council for said hearing.
Moved by Councilman i- :eschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that Resolution No. 1764, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REFERRING
TO THE CITY PLANNING COM1,1ISSION FOR A
REPORT Ai\ID RECO1UVIENDATION THEREON BY SAID
COM114ISSIONP AS REQUIRED BY LAW, CERTAIN
PROPOSED CHANGES I•I THE PROPOSED NEW ZONING
MAP HERETOFORE DULY RECOMMENDED BY SAID
COM1� :ISSION. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the f. ollowin- vote:
Ages: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, T,eschuk and
I<a�aor Bel�i field;
?woes: Councilmen :lone;
Absent: Councilman. Baker.
DIR -D"TCR OF PUBLIC ',VORKS VEBB T':ADE REPORTS AS FOLLO,VS:
1. That on Jvember 12, 1977, bids were received for the
installation of a 10 inch asbestos cement water line in Imperial
Highway from Main Street to Hillcrest Street. The law bid sub-
mitted by Graven Co., was for the total amount of X5,79$.00.
It is estimated that the work can be done by city forces in
accordance with a schedule he has worked out, for a total amount
of •,P3,642.61, or a net saving to the City of '2,155.39, which is
approximately 37 -1/2 percent of the amount bid, and he recommended
that all bids be rejected on the grounds they are unreasonably
hiTh, and that this construction be accomplished by the city
forces.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Council did heretofore, under a
notice entitled "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF A CERTAI_vT 'BOATER LINE IN A PORTION OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ", dated October 28 ,
1957, request the receipt of bids for the work and im-
provements referred to in said notice; and
dHEiEAS, this Council did, after due consideration,
reject all a bids received fen said work or improvement; and
:OHERBAS, this Council has further considered the said
matter a_ld feels that further adverti_sin~ of said work or
improvement would produce no better or lower bids than
those heretofore received; and
THEREAS, under the circumstances, this Council believes
that the. - action hereinafter taken is Jin the public interest
and in theinterests of said City;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETER1a"TED AND ORDERED,
by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
as follows:
First: Said Council .finds and determines that the work
and improvement included within the project referred to in
said notice can be performed more economically by da�r labor;
Second: That the Director of Public Works be and tie is
hereby accordingly authorized and instructed to cause the
work and improvement referred to in said notice to be per-
formed by said City of E1 Segundo, all as contemplated and
authorized under the provisions of Section 37,905 of the
Government Code of the State of California; and
Third: That the said notice inviting bids, hereinabove
mentioned, is now on file in the office of the City Clerk
and is hereby referred to and by this reference is hereby
incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all further
particulars with reference to the said work or improvement
herein referred to.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
:does: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
2. Advised the Council that an appraisal report has been
received for the land necessary to widen Grand Avenue from Concord
Street to Loma Vista Street; that letters to property owners
informing them of said appraised value, to -ether with street deeds
covering their property, have been mailed but that none of the
offers have been accepted, it being the opinion of those owners who
contacted him verbally, that the appraised value -is too low.
After zeneral discussion, the rirector of Public Works was
requested to have a local real estate board to appraise the property
in question, and to report back at the next regular meeting to be
held December 9, 1957.
3. Advised the Council that in regard to the construction of
Holly Avenue east of Center Street, it is necessary to install
sanitar�T sewers to serve two properties; thdt.,informal quotationsis
were reeei1Vdd- 'mid he`:recommdndQd .thd-lconstrection..of this -, sewer -_be,;,
authorised' -by the'- i5su &nae 'efr_:a Purchase, -Order .toIN 'GrR.,C_onstruot.taa
Company- -in amnuht'of $1;230.00
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Pleschuk, that the above recommendation of the Director of Public
Works be approved and that the City Manager be and he is hereby
authorized to issue a purchase order to M.G.R.Construction Company
in amount of �p1,230.00.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen F ederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor BenfieM
Hoes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
4. That on November 12, 1977, bids were received for furnish -
inM sixteen inch pipe for storm drain purposes; that only one
qualifying bid was received and due to rl:is all bids were rejected.
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Part of this pipe was to be used on Holly Avenue from Center
Vo Oregon Street, and the contract has already been let for grad-
in- and paving. In order not to delay this contract, it is
requested that part of the pipe be purchased on open market and
installed by -City crews prior to the paving. Informal quotations
were received, the low bid being from Kelly Pipe Company for
X1,681.00 and he recommended that a purchase order be issued
to said company for said amount.
Moved by Councilman T�Teschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the above recommendation of the City En7ineer be approved, and that
the City Tanager be and`ne is _iereby authorized to issue a purchase
order to Kelly Pipe Company for the amount of '1,681.00.
Carried by the followin• vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Rieschuk and
I•ayor Benfield;
'.'toes: Councilmen :`'one;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
Informed the Council that the entire Board of Directors
of the Metropolitan ;Water District, as well as certain members of
its staff, have accepted this City,- invitation for lunch on
Saturday, December 7, 1957• There will be a tour of the city by
bus and he urged all members of the Council to attend this meeting
as needs for additional water for El Segundo will be discussed.
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. 3414 to 3.519 inclusive:
General Fund $ 117,828.38
Recreation Fund 987.66
Trust Fund 1,230.70
Pension Fund 3,012.32
TOTAL $ 123,048.$6
Demand Register - Water Department - Nos. 1040 to 1082,inclusive:
Water Operating Fund $ 9,743.19
TOTAL $ 9,743,19
Moved by Councilman rieschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of
the respective funds covering thefsame. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, AIeschuk and
i%iayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
No other business appearing to be transacted at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11:15 otclock P.i4.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
Eunice TT. Creason, City Clerk
Mayor
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