1958 DEC 22 CC MINX 724
E1 Segundo, California
December 22, 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 o'clock P.M.
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Councilman Absent: Baker.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held on December 8, 1958,
having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the
time and place fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice
Inviting bids for the improvement of Kansas Street and Franklin
Avenue, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1841, and
also reported that she had received seven bids, which bids were
publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows:
Oswald Bros. Co. - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 31,202.14
Contractors Asphalt Sales Co. - - - - - - 32,890.17
Vernon Paving Co. - - - - - - - - - - - - 33,064.70
McAmis & Baker - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33P763-46
Sheets Construction Company - - - - - - - 34492.17
Warren Southwest, Inc. - - - - - - - - - 38,809.58
J. T. Smith Co. - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40j768.17
On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred
to the City Engineer for checking and report.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communications from the persons,
firms or corporations hereinafter named were read to the Council
and were disposed of in the manner indicated:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, December
52 1958, advising of proposed-incorporation of the City of Lennox
and enclosing legal description and map of area involved. Ordered
filed.
KENNETH L. KEEL, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA, December 8, 1958, enclosing copy of its Resolution No.
3119, urging the Board of Supervisors to commence construction of
the Harbor General Hospital. The letter was ordered held pending
further study of the matter.
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W. S. GILBERT, December 11, 1958, congratulating the
City on the beautiful Christmas decorations. Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, December 15, 1958, together with
copy of its Resolution No. 387, recommending proposed amendments
to Ordinance No. 507, as contained therein. The Clerk advised
the Council the matter has been set for hearing before said
Council on January 12, 1959, after which the communication was
ordered filed pending further action.
EL SEGUNDO COUNCIL OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, CHIQUITA
WILLIAMS, Corresponding Secretary, December 19, 1958, expressing
appreciation for the cooperation of the City officials at its
meeting held December 11, 1958. Ordered filed.
MRS. RUBY CLAUSEN, December 12, 1958, expressing appre-
ciation for the recently added street lights. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a reso-
lution amending a certain resolution adopted by the said Council
on October 14, 1958, relating to certain policies with reference
to the attendance of municipal officers and personnel at various
conferences, etc. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the following
resolution be aladopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain resolution adopted
by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali-
fornia, on October 14, 1958, relating to the adoption
of policies and proivisions with reference to the attend-
ance of municipal officers and personnel at various
institutes, hearings, conferences, etc., be and the
same is hereby amended by amending paragraph "FIRST"
of said resolution, and which paragraph shall read as
follows, to wit:
"FIRST: That effective immediately and
continuing until the further order of this
Council, the following officers, department
heads and officials of said city, to wit:
(1) The Mayor
(2) Each Member of the City Council
(3) City Clerk
(4) City Treasurer
(5 ) City Manager
(6) City Attorney
(7) Recreation and Parks Commissioners
(8) Planning Commissioners.
(9) Director of Public Works
(10) Chief of.Police and /or the Assistant
Chiefs of Police
(11) Fire Chief
(12) Director of Building and Safety
(13) Director of Finance
(14) Assistant Civil Defense Director
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(15) Director of Recreation and Parks
(16) Any other officer or employee of the
City designated by any of the fore-
going in writing filed with the City
Clerk stating the name and position
of such designee and the reason for
such designation,
are hereby authorized to attend at the expense of
said City any institutes, hearings, and other
gatherings, and conferences, as in their respective
sound discretions may prove of value or benefit to
said City; however, as to officers and employees
from (9) to (16), inclusive, such attendance is
subject to the approval of the City Manager, based
upon availability of funds and other administrative
considerations."
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
2. That at the last regular meeting of the City
Council authorization had been granted to replace the front and
rear doors of the main Fire Station, and at this time he recom-
mended specifications for said doors be approved and the City
Clerk authorized to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, that "OVERHEAD DOOR SPECIFICATIONS, BID REQUIREMENTS -
FRONT AND REAR DOORS - HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION" presented to
this Council at this meeting be approved and a copy is hereby
ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that
the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for
bids in time, form and manner as required by law, said bids to be
received January 26, 1959•
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
3. That he had been informed by Fire Chief Freedman
of the availability of two radios and transmitters for use in the
Fire Department, which equipment is needed and can be obtained at
a substantial savings, and he recommended said equipment be
purchased from Bob Moore, 1309 West Anaheim Boulevard, Wilmington
California at a price of $525.00 for each set ;.)plus $2$.00 in-
stallation.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
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4. That he was in receipt of a letter from
Mr. Donald H. Jaeger in regard to a fence erected by the
City at the Parkette on East Palm Avenue, which Parkette
abuts his property, and requested that a permanent fence
be erected to provide more privacy to his home at 1430
East Oak Avenue.
It being the policy of the City to enclose all
storm water sumps with a chain link fence for safety reasons,
the City Manager was requested to advise Mr. Jaeger of the
fact and that if he so desires, he could erect a solid type fence.
S. That he had been advised by the Director of
Building and Safety that the work covered by Relocation Permit
Bond furnished by George Gordon in regard to relocating certain
dwelling units to 312 -16 Standard Street and the rear of 209
West Acacia Avenue, E1 Segundo, had been completed, and he
recommended exoneration of said Relocation Permit Bond.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit
Bond, dated January 8, 1958, with George Gordon
as Principal and the Pacific Employers Insurance Co.
- --e- .,yas Surety, in the sum of $4.,000.00., be and the same
is hereby exonerated.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested permission to cancel Warrant No. 6542,
dated November 24, 1958, inasmuch as said warrant was not issued.
Moved by Councilman Meschk, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and
he is hereby authorized to cancel Warrant No. 6542
in amount of $500.00, and that said Director of
Finance and the City Treasurer are hereby directed
to make appropriate entry of such cancellation in
their respective books of record.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration Reso-
lution'No. 1848, entitled:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUND02 CALI
FORNIA, VACATING CERTAIN EASEMENTS
ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IMME-
DIATELY ADJACENT TO COAST BOULEVARD
WITHIN SAID CITY, SUBJECT TO A
CERTAIN EXCEPTION, PURSUANT TO THE
TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50443
OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
He explained that this resolution was prepared at
the request of Standard Oil Company attorneys for the purpose
of effecting vacation of that portion of the Coast Boulevard
therein described, reserving an easement to the City only a
minute portion thereof occupied by a catch basin.
riovea Dy Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the Resolution No. 1848 hereinabove referred
to," whidh;,1ras read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of
the Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Resister - Demands Nos. 6721 to 6822, inclusive:
General Fund
Trust Fund
Pension Fund
TOTAL
$ 82,967.62
12,453.82
3.168.98
$ 989590.42
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos.
1956 to 1988, inclusive:
Water Operating Fund $ 62.768.32
TOTAL $ 622768.32
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn
on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Frederick stated the Committee judging
Christmas decorations on homesshould be congratulated, and
moved that such a letter be addressed to said Committee to
continue its interest in beautifying El Segundo at this
season. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk and
unanimously carried.
No further business appearing to be transacted before
the Council at this s its - waa-76ived by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn until
the hour of 12:00 otclock noon, December 24, 1958. Carried.
Respectfully sub ited,
APPROVE.:
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Mayor _5_ City Clerk