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1958 AUG 11 CC MINx E1 Segundo, California August 11, 1958 = 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 Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building and Safety. The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P.M. Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held July 28, 1958, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Coun- cilman Frederick, 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 time and place here- tofore fixed for the reception of bids on removal of existing brick building at Sanitation Department Pumping Station No. 1 and construc- tion of a new Pump House, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk advised she had eight bids in her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Said bids were as follows: Louis S. Greene $ 32169.00 Ciampa Inc. 31650.00 Ray Glore 3032.00 Gavin - Hardy, Inc. 4430.00 Richards Contractors 4,690.00 Sundown Construction Co. 4,784.37 Cal - Western Constr. Inc. 5,090.00 Dickinson & Miller 5,800.00 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report later at this meeting. Carried. 635 .The Mayor announced that this was .-the time and place here- tofore fixed for bhe reception of bids for addition to and modification of Vehicle Storage Building at the E1 Segundo Warehouse,. and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk replied she had six bids in her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Said bids were as follows: -1- X 636 Louis S. Greene Ray Glore Ciampa Inc. Cal- Western Const. Inc. Richards Contractors Gavin - Hardy, Inc. $ 2,758.00 3,129.00 3,290.00 3,306.00 3,650.00 3,800.00 Moved by Councilman Frederick, 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 this was the time and place heretofore fixed for reception of bids for Cast.Iron Pipe for the City of E1 Segundo, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk replied she had three bids in her pos- session, after which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows: 8 Inch 6 Inch Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. 2.933 ft. 2.055 ft. United States Pipe & Foundry Co. 2,97648 it 2,08416 n American Cast Iron Pipe Co. 3.0108 ft 2.10808 tt Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, 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 heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on appeal of Mr. Wm. A. Meader from the decision of the Planning Commission regarding apart- ments on the ground floor in a C -2 zone, said location being 212 E. Imperial Highway; that said continued hearing is not now necessary since Council action changing zone in said area from C -2 to R -3, would allow Mr. Meader to have apartments on the ground floor. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following communications received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: INTER -CITY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE, August 1, 1958, regarding State Highway Commission meeting in Sacramento on August 27, 28 and 29, for consideration of State Highway Bidget for fiscal year 1959 -60, pnd and requesting an elective official's attendance at said meeting in support of appropriation of funds for the San Diego Freeway. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Councilman Baker and /or any other members of the City Council be authorized to attend said meeting in Sacramento on the above dates. INTER -CITY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE, August 5, 1954, setting the time granted to it by the State Highway Commission as 11:15 A.M. on August 28, 1958, and proposing that a meeting of designated per- sons meet on August 14th for the purpose of organizing the material to be presented. Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT.,-SAM R. KENNEDY, ROAD COMMISSIONER, August 1, 1958, advising the 1958 -59 County Budget appropriation for E1 Segundo under "Aid to Cities" gasoline tax, amounts to $10,300.26; that unallocated funds brought forward as of July 1, 1958, amount to $13,906.25, making a total amount avail- able for allocation to the City of E1 Segundo of $24,206.51. Ordered filed. -2- X 637 LESTER 0. LUCE, JUDGE, MUNICIPAL COURT, INGLEWOOD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, July 25, 1958, stating E1 Segundo distribution of fines and fees collected during the 1957 -58 fiscal year amounts bo $44,469.19. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, July 31, 1958, being Notice of Hear- ing before said Commission on the matter of proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow a salvage operation to be located in Section 18, within the City of E1 Segundo, being located on the east side of Sepulveda south of E1 Segundo Boulevard. PLANNING COMMISSION, August 11, 1958, together with copy of its Resolution No. 375, adopted by said commission at a special meeting held on the above date at 12:00 o'clock Noon, granting Conditional Use Permit to Allied Sales and Salvage Company for location hereinabove mentioned. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, August 5, 19581 together with copy of its Resolution No. 374, denying request of Mr. H. L. Roberts for split for Lot 6, Block 4, Tract 1685, located on north side of Pine Avenue at west City boundary. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the action of the Planning Commission in denying the lot split application of Mr. H. L. Roberts is concurred in and said application be and the same is hereby disapproved by this body. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. STEPHEN B. DOSS, July 27, 1958, regarding use of Library Park for school purposes. Ordered filed. MRS. EDWIN F. JENNINGS, July 302 1958, being notice of accident sustained by her on May 31, 1958, at the E1 Segundo Plunge. The Clerk advised that copy of said notice had been forwarded to the Insurance Carrier, after which the communication was ordered filed.' ROBERT J. McCarthy, July 30, 1958, regarding purchase of Lot 43, Block 45, E1 Segundo, now owned by tge City of E1 Segundo. Dis- cussion between members of the City Council disclosed that said 16t had previously been owned by the McCarthy family but had been deeded to the City for use in widening West Grand Avenue; that there remained a triangular portion of said lot, and by general consent, it was re- quested that the El Segundo Realty Board be asked to make an appraisal of said lot, after which the matter was taken under con- sideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held August 25, 1958. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for transfer of OFF SALE GENERAL Liquor License to Leonard's Liquor, 600 North Sepulveda Boulevard, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. HERMAN R. BRANDT, CITY CLERK, CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, transmitting a copy of Resolution No. 2108 of said City, requesting the County to expedite the relocation of the Santa Fe underpass located -3- X 638 at Aviation Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue at the boundaries of the cities of Manhattan Beach, E1 Segundo and Hawthorne, and Los Angeles County territory. Ordered filed. PETITION signed by Eugene L. Farias and 237 others, requesting the Council to give consideration to exclusion of horses, barns „ etc., on the northwestern portion of the City of E1 Segundo. After discussion,between members of the Council-and Mr. John B. Mebs, one of the petitioners, by general consent the petition was referred to the Recreation Commission. ORAL C=4UNICATIONS Mr. Clarence Possell, president of the Propulsion Development Company, 236 California Street, E1 Segundo, addressed the Council regarding a complaint as to unreasonable amount of noise made by his company, stating that certain testing opera- tions were found to be quite noisy and that a muffler had been installed. He further stated no testing operations had been carried on for the past wtwo weeks and it would be another two weeks before such operations would start again; that he would notify Mr. Woodford of the Building and Safety Department when further testing would be done and he requested that members of the Council be present at such testing. Mayor Benfield requested he be notified by Mr. Woodford when such testing would be carried on, and that he would be present if possible. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS, CONTINUED. Director of Public Works Webb stated at this time all bids submitted earlier in the meeting had been checked, and recommended that Louis S. Greene be awarded the contract for removal of existing brick building at Sanitation Department Pumping Station No. 1, and the construction of a new Pump House. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo duly advertised for bids for the removal of existing brick building at Sanitation Department Pumping Station No. 1 and the construction of a new Pump House; and accepted bids at this meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of Louis S. Greene in amount of $3,169.00, being the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; NOj11 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Louis S. Greene, the lowest responsible 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 same, affix the offi- cial seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of said Louis S. Greene are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. -4- X 639 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Director of Public Works Webb recommended by Louis S. Greene be awarded the contract for the addition to and modifi- cation of the Vehicle Storage Building at the City Warehouse. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City :,-of E1 Segundo,duly advertised for bids for the construction of addition to and modification of Vehicle Storage Building at the City Warehouse; and accepted bids at this meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids re- ceived and recommended that the bid of Louis S. Greene in amount of $2,758.00, being the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Louis S. Greene, the lowest responsible 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 same, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of said Louis S. Greene, are hereby rejocted and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. bid of the Director of Public Works Webb recommended that the /Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. be accepted for cast iron pipe for the City of E1,Segundo. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by`Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1,Segundo duly advertised for bids for Cast Iron Pipe, and accepted bids at this meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids received an and recommended that the bid of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. in its bid of $2.933 per foot for 811 pipe and $2.055 per foot for 6tt pipe, being the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; -5- X 640 NOj4, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of said Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None.I REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That he had obtained informal quotations for automo- tive equipment, and recommended that a 3/4 ton pickup truck for use of Recreation and Parks Department be purchased from Hessell Chevrolet at a cost of $2,130.79, and a 1/2 ton pickup for use of the Water Department, with trade -in of 1450 1/2 ton Ford Truck, at a cost of $1,344.75• Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to cause a purchase order to be issued to Hessell Chevrolet for the purchase of a 3/4 ton pickup truck in amount of $2,130.79, and a purchase order to be issued to Escobar Ford Agency for the purchase of a 1/2 ton pickup truck, with trade -in of 1950 1/2 ton Ford truck, in amount of $12344.75. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. That bids had been received covering the City's needs for gasoline and oil for the following year, and recommended that the contract with Tidewater Oil Company be renewed, it being the lowest bidder. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1822; entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF TIDEWATER OIL COMPANY FOR FURNISHING THE GASOLINE, OIL AND LUBRICANT REQUIREMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1958•, which was read, be adopted. -ti- x On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented to the Council for its consideration, an outline of proposed method of compensation to police officers in lieu of overtime payments for devoting time to pistol marksman- ship, and recommended its approval. After discussion, by general consent, the matter was taken under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held August 25, 1958. 4. That heretofore he had been requested to investigate and report on request from the E1 Segundo Cab Company to increase its rates; that he had contacted said company and advised it of the Councilts decision to require taxi meters to be installed; that the owners of said company asked that the matter be held in abeyance until said meters are installed. 5. That he had received a telephone call from Mr. Jack Hapke, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, requesting that the Council give consideration to assisting the E1 Segundo High School Water Polo Team to defray the cost of its trip to Chicago, that the estimated cost of the trip is $2,067.80 and there is a need for $500.00 to make up this amount. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the request of the Chairman of Parks and Recreation Com- mission, Jack Hapke, be approved and that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby authorized to issue a warrant in amount of $500.00 for the E1 Segundo High School Water Polo team. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That she had received a request for cancellation of Warrant No. 5547 in amount of $100.00 due to payment with petty cash. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby authorized to cancel Warrant No. 5547 in amount of $100.00, payable to George E. Gordon, Jr., and that the Director of Finance and the City Treasurer be directed to make appropriate entry of such cancella- tion in their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -7- 641 X 642 2. Presented for the Councilts acceptance, the follow- ing deed for improvement of Franklin Avenue: Deed dated August 5, 1958, executed by James Howard Smith covering the northerly 25 feet of Lot 254, Block 123, E1 Segundo; and Deed dated August 2, 1958, executed by Estelle Reed Pogue, covering the southerly 25 feet of Lot 255, Block 123, E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Fred- erick, that the above mentioned deeds executed by James Howard Smith covering the northerly 25 feet of Lot 254, Block 123 and Estelle Reed Pogue covering the southerly 25 feet of Lot 255, Block 123, E1 Segundo, be accepted, and the Clerk authorized to have same recorded. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council he had been recuested to prepare an amendatory ordinance cover- ing certain zone,changes along the south side of Imperial Highway, and at this time presented said ordinance. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 531, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CONTAINED., which was read. 2. With respect to condemnation of certain property located at 928 Eucalyptus Drive, he had directed a letter to the owners of said property, Deronda A. and Madge V. Young, in Raleigh, North Carolina; that he had received a reply from Mrs. Young repuesting an extension of time. City Attorney Bush then asked Director of Building and Safety Woodford to make a report on the matter, who stated that a State Diviion of Housing representative had offered his services and had made an inspection of the property, concurring in the findings of the Director of Building and Safety, and recommended procedure set up under the State Housing Act be employed for condemnation rather than provisions of the City Building Code in that the State law has been adjudicated many times through the Supreme Court, and while it would take a longer time in procedure, it is a better way to act on the part of the City. Mr. Woodford further stated that since the owner had been notified, and no com- pliance had been forthcoming, the next step would be for the City Council to hold a public hearing presenting the facts, and have the owners present, if possible, to show cause why abatement should not continue, and on the result of testimony given at the hearing, the Council could make its decision regarding the building as a public nuisance; that if the Council wished to continue abatement, the building wo uld again be posted ordering abatement within a given time. At the expiration of said given time, if not complied with, the building could be ordered razed and the cost charged as a lien against the property, and this procedure wo'.uld take approximately three months. ME X 643 City Attorney Bush recommended that the Director of Building and Safety and the City Attorney be permitted to make a recommendation based upon the suggestion of the representa- tive from the State Division of Housing at the next Council meeting, before formal action ow additional steps be taken. By general consent, the reruest of the City Attorney was granted. At this time Councilman Gordon inquired of the Director of Building and Safety regarding a dilapidated garage adjacent to and immediately east of his residence at 116 West Oak Avenue; that it is a fire hazard, and he requested Mr. Woodford to make an investigation and report at the next Council meeting. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented plans and specifications for the improve- ment of Grand Avenue from Eucalyptus Drive to Center Street, and recommended that plans and specifications be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of ''SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS NO. 57 -811 dated August 11, 1958, presented to this Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and pub- lished in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed for August 25, 1958. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration plans and specifications for construction of a Storm Water Pumping Station on Franklin Avenue and Alley east of Eucalyptus Drive and Installa- tion of Pressure Line in connection therewith, and recommended approval of plans and specifications and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Mewchuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of ttSPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS NO. 58 -7tt, dated August 11, 1958, presented to,this Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and in- structed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed for August 25, 1958. X 644 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. In connection with the above, specifications for furnishing of fusion welded steel pipe had been prepared by his office, and he recommended approval of said specifications and authorization for City Clerk to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilmen Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 58 -1211 for furnishing certain fusion welded steel pipe, pre- sented to this Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice and that the City Clerk 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, the date for'the reception of such bids being hereby fixed for August 25, 1958. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. The City Engineer has heretofore presented a petition for certain improvements in the north -south Alley in Block 36 as shown on Plan No. 58 -5, on file in the office of the City Engineer and which report showed that the valid signatures attached to the petition, as reported by the Title Insurance & Trust Company, represented more than 60a of the total assessable area of the pro- posed assessment district as shown upon the plat attached to said petition. Councilman Meschuk then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1820, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF IMPROVEMENT OF ALLEY IN BLOCK 36, AS PER PLANTS AND PROFILES NO. 58 -5, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY., said motion being seconded by Councilman Baker and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -10- X 645 Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented plans, profiles and drawings No. 58 -52 Sheet No. 2, for the construction of c ertain street improvements in the north -south Alley in Block 36, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 7, together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of said improvements as shown on Sheet l of said Plan No. 58 -5. Whereupon Councilman Gordon moved that said plans, specifications and 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. Councilman Baker than offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1821 for the construction of certain improvements in the north -south Alley in Block 36, as particularly delineated upon the plans and specifications heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. That investigation had been made by the Traffic Com- mittee, and recommendation had been made that certain Stop Signs be removed from 21 'IT" intersections in the City of E1 Segundo, said recommendation being proposed by the Traffic Consultant. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works to remove 21 Stop Signs as set forth in said recommendation, be approved, and that the City Attorney be requested to prepare an appropriate amendment to the City Code. CArried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. That in the widening and improvement of East Walnut Avenue from Center Street to Washington Street, four parcels of land have not yet been deeded to the City; that all property owners have been contacted as per instructions from the City Council; that no favorable reply has been received from the owners of said four parcels, and it was his recommendation that the City Attorney-be authorized to employ special counsel to institute condemnation proceedings. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the following resolution be adopted: -11- X 646 RESOLVED, that this City Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works as set forth in the foregoing report with respect to condemnation of four parcels of land in the widening and improvement of East Walnut Avenue, and does hereby authorize the City Attorney to contact Mr. Robert E. Rosskopf, Attorney, and request Attorney Rosskopf to immediately institute proceedings for such condemnation and to process same at the earliest possible time. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. That in the improvement of Franklin Avenue, three parcels of land have not yet been deeded to the City; that all property owners have been contacted as per instructions from the City Council; that no favorable reply has been received from the three owners of above mentioned parcels of land, and it was his recommendation that the City Attorney be authorized to employ special co unsel to institute condemnation proceedings. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that this City Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works as set forth in the foregoing report with respect to condemnation of three parcels of land necessary to the improvement of East Franklin Avenue, and does hereby authorize the City Attorney to contact Mr. Robert E. Rosskopf, Attorney, and request Attorney Rosskopf to immediately institute proceedings for such condemnation and to process same at the earliest possible time. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council bids for Storm Water Pumping Unit had been received and taken under consideration, and it was his recommendation that the bid of Cascade Pump Company, in amount of $8,131.00, be accepted, being the lowest responsible bidder. Moved by Councilmen Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker,, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1,Segundo duly advertised for bids for Storm Water Pumping Unit for Franklin and the Alley east of Eucalyptus; and accepted bids at the regular meeting of the City Council held on July 28, 1958; and tiII:EREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of Cascade Punp Co., the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; -12- X 64'7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Cascade Pump CA., the lowest responsible 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 same, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of said Cascade Pump Co. are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. That the Planning Commission had referred a Tentative Map of Tract No. 23195 to his office for recommendation and comment, and he listed the following recommendations to be done in accordance with currently approved City standards and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer: 1. That the subdivider be required to construct streets, curbs, sidewalks and storm drain facilities. 2. That the subdivider install a sewer system to serve those properties involved. 3. That the subdivider install cast iron water lines and fire hydrants as specified by the Fire Chief. 4. That the subdivider install a steel pole street lighting system as recommended by the Southern California Edison Company. 5. That the subdivider agrees to furnish to the City of El Segundo any necessary easements for the proper locations of the above mentioned facilities. 6. That the grading and construction of the entire tract be approved by the City Engineer in order that adequate drainage of this f area might be obtained. 7. That all horizontal and vertical survey control conforms to the requirements of the City Engineerts office. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the above recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen ZN one; Not Voting: Councilman Gordon. -13- s � 10. That the Architectts representative, Mr. Ray Wright, and also the Director of Public Works, recommended that the Playing Courts, or Contract #3 of the Community Recreation Center, be accepted, and that Mr. Ben Smith, contractor, be commended for a very excellent job of con- tracting, and that Notice of Completion be filed. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo concurs in the;recommendatiod,of the Director of Public Works and that the Playing Courts at the Community Recreation Center constructed by Ben Smith, are hereby accepted as completed as of August 11, 1958; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and lie is. hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion of said Playing Courts and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of yLos Angeles County within thn days after said date -of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 11. That Mayor Benfield, Councilmen Gordon and Frederick appeared before the State Highway Commission, which Commission agreed to do certain channelization and modification of signals on Sepulveda Boulevard, provided the City would agree to restrict parking as much as possible on said Boulevard, and Director of Public Works Webb recommended that in order to comply with the State Highway Commission's requirements, that ;.o no parking be permitted on either side of Sepulveda Boulevard from Rosecrans to Grand Avenue at any time, and that parking be restricted from Grand Avenue to Imperial Highway from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.. Thereafter, Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 532, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 195811 BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 11181f OF SECTIOA: 17.120 THEREOF; AND BY ADDING TtVO NEW SUBSECTIONS, TO BE KNOWN AS "3111 and "3211., to SECTION 17.121 OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULA- TIONS., which was read. 12. That informal bids had been received for furnishing asphaltic concrete to the City for a period of one year, and he recommended the bid of Oswald Bros. Co., amounting to $30,740.00 be accepted. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1823, entitled: -14- x 649 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUND02 CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF OSWALD BROS. CO. FOR FURNISHING THE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE REwUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 195$•2 which was read, be accepted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 13. Recommended that a Resolution of Intention be adopted by the City Council agreeing to pay the usual share of modification of signalization on Sepulveda Boulevard, in order to expedite the work, and that a copy of such resolution be forwarded to the State Division of Highways. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION RE AGREEMENT OF CITY OF EL SEGUNDO TO PAY ITS PRO RATA SHARE OF MODIFICATION OF SIGNALIZATION ON SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, WITHIN SAID CITY RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo, agrees to pay the Cityfs pro rata share of modiLcation of signalization on Sepulveda Boulevard within said City; and BE IT FURTHER BIESBLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the State Division of Highways, for its information. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 14. That a check of traffic flow on Main Street and Holly Avenue indicated there is a preponderance of traffic on Main Street, and he therefore recommended the traffic signal be semi- actuated by using push buttons and traffic pads on Holly Avenue, the cost of such modification to be under $3,000.00; that he be authorized to present plans and specifications for such modification at the next regular Council meeting to be held August 25th; and that he further be authorized to reouest the State to modify its Memorandum of Agreement for 1958 -59 so that gasoline tax money can be used to finance said modification. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the above recommendation of the Director of Public Works be ap- proved. Carried by the following vote: -15- 650 Ayes: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. An ordinance relating to parkways and other recreational areas was presented. After discussion, Councilman Gordon intro- duced Ordinance No. 5282 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNBI? CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958f1 BY AMENDING CERTAIN PARAGRAPHS OF CHAPTER 21 OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO PARKIVAYS AND OTIIER RECREATION AREAS., which was Lead. 2. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 530, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, , CALIFORNIA, 195811 BY ADDING A NOV SECTION, TO BE KNOWN AS "SECTION 29.411,. TO SAID CODE RELATING TO SWIlMING POOLS. Upon motion made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 530 was waived. Following motion duly made by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 530 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: 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. 5663 General Fund Pension Fund Trust Fund TOTAL Water Department Demands Nos. 1645 Water Operating Fund TOTAL -16- to 5778, inclusive: 65,087.05 3,185.14 1.509.00 $ 69,781.19 to 1675, inclusive: $ _ 8,906.53 $ 8,906.53 IKI 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 follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NOV BUSINESS Councilman Frederick initiated discussion regarding the naming of the continuation of West Grand Avenue to Scattergood Street, stating he had had numerous complaints from motorists. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to write to the proper Los Angeles authorities with the request of this Council that Los Angeles re- consider ithe naming of Scattergood Street, and restore it to the former name of Grand Avenue, in order to conform with Regional Planning Commission policy of requiring streets from one community to another to bear the same name, in order to eliminate confusion to motorists. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Ak sent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard, also known as Cabrillo Highway, between Imperial Highway at north boundary of the City of E1 Segundo and Rosecrans Avenue at the south boundary of said city has urgently received the efforts of the Council and citizens of the City of E1 Segundo for the purpose of obtaining an appro- priation and resultant chann6lization and modification of signals; and WHEREAS, among those who have given their best efforts to interest the Department of Public Works and the Division of Highways of the State of California in this problem and its solution most prominently has been Charles E. Chapel, Assemblyman of the 46th Assembly District; and WHEREAS, the efforts of said Charles E. Chapel have been most fruitful and are eminently entitled to com- mendation and official recognition; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUND02 CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: -17- 651 X 652 FIRST: That Charles E. Chapel, Assemblyman for the 46th Assembly District of the State of Cali- fornia, is commended for his unselfish interest and efforts in promoting the improvement offSepulveda Boulevard (Cabrillo Highway). SECOND: That the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo be, and she is hereby, authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this reso- lution to Assemblyman Charles E. Chapel. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No _further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Coun- cilman Meschuk, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:45 otclock P.M. Carried. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk APPROVED: _a Mayor IFM