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1958 FEB 10 CC MINX 493 El Segundo, California February 10, 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 Reverend Arthur Zschiegner, of St. Johnts Lutheran Church. The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Fenfield, fayor, the hour being 7:00 o f clock P.M. Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Councilmen Absent: Meschuk. READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held January 27, 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 ORDERS OF BiiSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for reception of bids for construction of municipal parking lots, and inquired of the Clerk if any bids had been received therefor. The Clerk replied eight bids were in her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman. Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Carried. Said bids were found to be as follows: J. W. Nicks Const. eo. $ 3,389.00 Anderson Bros. 3,711.00 Contractors Asphalt Sales Co. 3,755.00 Oswald Bros. Co. 3,943.32 Progressive Paving 4,195.00 Sully - Miller Contracting Company 4,315.00 McGinnis & Gautier, Inc. 4,487.00 Griffith Company 4,540.00 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report back later at this meeting. Carried. The NLayor 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. 1776, in the matter of the improvement of Indiana Street and other Streets. The Miayor also announced that the publication as provided by law for Resolution of Intention Yo. 1776 contained a vital error in such publication, to the extent that the jurisdiction of the City Council to Proceed with the hearing is vitally affected, and the Mayor has been advised that such Resolution of Intention No. 1776 and all subsequent proceedings had or taken thereunder, should be repealed and abandoned. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, that Resolu- tion of Intention No. 1776 for the improvement of Indiana Street and -1- X 494 other streets, and all subsequent proceedings or steps taken there - tinder, be repealed and abandoned, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and upon roll call the same was adopted by the following vote: ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. Councilman Balser then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention tiro. 1786 for the construction of certain improvements in Indiana Street and other streets, 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: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen hone; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. The Mayor 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. 1778, in the matter of the improvement of Bungalow Drive, Holly Avenue to Grand Avenue. The 2Mayor also announced that the publication as provided by law for Resolution of Intention i;o. 1778 contained a vital error in such publication, to the extent that the jurisdiction of the City Council to proceed with the hearing is vitally affected, and the i;ayor has been advised that such Resolution of Intention No. 1778 and all subsequent proceedings had or taken thereunder, should be re- pealed and abandoned. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, that Resolu- tion of Intention No. 1778 for the improvement of Bungalow Drive, Holly Avenue to Grand Avenue, and all subsequent proceedings or steps taken thereunder, be repealed and abandoned, which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker, and upon roll call, the same was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and ,Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen Prone; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1787 for the construction of certain imH Drovements in Bungalow Drive, Holly Avenue to Grand Avenue, as par- ticularly delineated upon the plans and specifications heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Baler, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; .Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilran :Meschuk-. The Mayor further announced that any written protests that- may have been filed against the improvement under either Resolution of Intention No. 1776, Indiana Street and other Streets, or Resolution of Intention No. 1778, Bungalow Drive, Holly Avenue to Grand avenue, would be held in the files of the City Clerk's office and considered as protests at the new hearing under said Resolution of Intention No. 1756 and resolution of Intention. No. 1787. -2- X 495 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: CITY OF MOPE, February 5, 1958, requesting permit for house to Douse $ulicitation of funds on Sunday, June 8, 1958. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Balser, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City of Hone be and it is hereby granted permission to make a house to house solicitation of funds in the City* of El- Segundo on Sunday, June 8, 1958, provided, however, that said organization shall notify the Police Department of the City of El Segundo the name and address of the solicitor or solicitors working on the campai, n; and BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED, that this permit shall be in effect unless and until revoked by the City Council of the 6ity of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Y oes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk . DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for transfer of On -Sale Beer License at Hart's Original Chicken house 615 North Sepulveda Boulevard. Ordered filed. NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, January 313 1958, requestin release of Bond No. 46625 issued to Apex Petrol- en Corporation, Ltd., since surety for said Oil Company has been furnished by another company. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Bond No. 46625, dated January 12, 1945, with Apex Petroleum Corporation, Ltd., as Principal and National Automobile and Casualty Insurance Co. as Surety, be and the same is: hereby exonerated as to any liability accruing subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: February 10, 1958, such exoneration to affect Apex Petroleum Corporation's oil wells Apex -Elsie Community #1 and Apex -Elsie Well #4. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman deschuk. DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND SAFETY DONALD S. WOODFORD, January 31, 195 0, recommending exoneration of Relocation Permit Bond furnished by 2ir. Tom Chadwick for relocating a building to 118 Sierra Street, said wort: having been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances. =10 X 496 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Balzer, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 630923, dated February 28, 1957, with Tom Chadwick as Principal and The Travelers Indemnit -• Company as Surety, in the amol,nt of $5,000.00 be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereiinder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: November 10, 1958. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balser, Frederick, Gordon and ?Mayor Benfield; 'goes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman lKeschuk. PLAi:i�I';G COrutISSIO� :, January 31, 1958, being Notice of Hearing before said Corrission for variance to modify front and side yard reccrnirements for property located on Eucalyptus Drive between IkJanle avenue and Sycamore Avenue. Ordered filed. PLANNI`:G COI2i.ISSIOi;, February 6, 1958, transmitting coley of its Resolution 1To• 353, recommending name for street between Lora Vista Street and Whiting Street. The Council concurring in said recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution `do. 1793, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DEDICATING AND `IAKENG FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, CERTAIJ7 PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE KNOWN AS AS BINDER PLACE, WITHIN SAID CITY; AND ACCEPTING TIIE DEDICATION OF SAID PARCELS AS SUCH PUBLIC STREET ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was f adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balzer, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Lenfield; Noes: Councilmen Tone; Absent: Councilman ileschuk. PLANNING COK%1ISSIOP :, February 6, 1958, transmitting copy of its Resolution r;o. 354, approving and recommending the vacation of a portion of Bungalow Drive. The Director of Public Tti'orks also recommending said vaca- tion, and time Council concurring, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded 'by Councilman Gordon, the following; resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain map entitled: ItMAP SHOj,ING A PORTIO.d OF BUNGALOW DRIVE PROPOSED TO BE VACATED UNDER RESOLUTIO�� OF INTEP:TION NO. 17981t, 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 in- spection. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: 1EIM 49'7 Ayes: Councilmen Balser, Frederick, Gordon and 'Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None- 51 Absent: Councilman Meschuk. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balser, that Resolution of Intention No. 1788, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER TIIE VACATION, SUBJECT TO TIIE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT AND RIGHT -OF -WAY OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF BUNGALOW DRIVE, WITHIN 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 Ilayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. PLANNING COAPffSSION, February 6, 1958, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 352, recommending proposed amendment to Article 18, Section 1801 of Ordinance No. 507 (the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) re initiation of amendments to Ordinances. The Clerk advised the Council the matter has been set for hearing before said Council on February 24, 1958, after which the communication was ordered filed. PLANNING CO2,11ISSION, February 7, 1958, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 355, recommending proposed change of zone from R -2 to R -3 for Lots 4 to 9 inclusive, Block 37. The Clerk advised the Council said matter has been set for hearing before the City Council for, March 10, 1958, after which the communication was ordered filed. PLANNING COINMISSION, February 7, 1958, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 356, recommending proposed change of zone from R -2 to R -3 for Lots 1 to 6, inclusive, Blocks 27 and 28, and Lots 9 to 14, inclusive, Block 36. The Clerk advised said matter has been set for hearing before the Council for March 10, 1958, after which the communi- cation was ordered filed. CHARLES C. SCHLUPP, PRESIDENT, CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE ASSO- CIATION, extending an invitation to the 'Mayor and Councilmen to attend a dinner meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 1958, at which meeting legislation and conditions with respect to real estate activities will be discussed. 17one . ORAL COAD-aU2 ,,ICATIONS REPOI:TS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY DIANAGER SAILORS MADE REPOI:TS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As a result of a conference with Councilman Timberlake of the City of Los Angeles, and his field representative Frank Small, reouest has been made that the City of El.Segundo pass two resolutions -5- X 498 to further the eventual transfer of property between old and new Imperial Highway,-from the City of Los Angeles to the City of El Seg- undo; that the first resolution should be to exclude this specific property from the City of Los Angeles in order that the City of El Segundo may annex it. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. ITS9, entitled: A RESO -I TIOA OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUI DO, CALIFORNIA, RE' UESTI1dG THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO EXCLUDE THAT PORTION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES HEREINAFTER SET FORTII, FOR PURPOSES OF ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Fredericlz., Gordon and 1,Iayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen none; Absent: Councilman 1•leschuk. 1:oved by Councilman. Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1i90, entitled: A RESOLUTION. OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RE�IUESTING TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORi;IA, TO TRANSFER TIIE TITLE OF CERTAIN: PROPERTY HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, TO THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,, w %ich 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 gone; Absent: Councilman 1~Ieschul:. 2. That he had been informed 21orth American Aviation, Inc. plans to expand its operations in the vicinity of the wind tunnel, such expansion to front on Douglas Street, and it was the desire of this company to have Douglas Streed a dedicated street. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Balzer, seconded by Councilman_ Gordon, that City Manager Sailors be authorized to investigate the possibility of making Douglas Street a dedicated street. Carried. 3. As previously instructed, he_fiad obtained leases from 14r. Ace T. Beal! and Mr. Robert Allen for property in the rear of certain buildings on the east side of the 400 Block on Main Street for off- street parking purposes, and presented same for the Council's consideration. Moved bar Councilman Balzer, seconded by Councilman Fs-ederick, the following resolution be adopted: -6- X 499 RESOLVED, that those certain forms of Lease Agreements between the City of El Segundo and Ace T. Beall and Jean M. Beall, and Robert S. Alien and Amanda Allen, dated the 10th day of February, 1955, permitting said City to maintain off- street parking facilities on the following described real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: The easterly 50.00 feet of Lot 10, of Block 59, El Segundo Sheet No. 3 as -.'per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County; and The easterly S5.00 feet of Lots 1.4, 15, 16, 17 and 18, of Block S9, El Segundo Sheet No. 3, as per nap recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Naps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County; for the term of ter. (10) years commencing on the 1st day of i,arch, 1955, are hereby approved by the City Council and ordered placed on file in the office 6F the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the same on behalf of said City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baiter, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. 4. That he was in receipt of a letter from the League of California Cities relative to pending legislative action on the budl*et; that one item was of interest, i.e. state aid for state -wide training for firemen; that the Legislative Council has recommended to the Ways and Means Committee and Finance Committee that State aid for this training be curtailed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon,. seconded by Councilman Balzer, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo does urge the State to continue its program of fire training and in no way curtail the scone thereof for the reason that such service to the cities and other state agencies throughout the State of California is of immeasurable value as a medium in the dissemination of the most t advanced methods and techniques of fire pre- vention and control; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to the following members of the Legislative Finance Committee: Honorable Joseph C. Sheel, honorable John L. E. Colliers, Ionorable Thomas ii. Reeves, and honorable Carl E. Porter. Carried by the fo- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Aleschuk. -7- X 500 5. That he was in receipt of results of written examin- ation recently for Battalion Chief for the Fire Department; that 15 of the 23 who took the written examination had passed; that the next step would be to have them appear before the Oral Evaluation Board on February 20, said Board being comprised of two fire chiefs and a member of the State Personnel Cooperative Administration. It was suggested by Councilman Barer that if possible, Fire Chiefs Carney and Canfield, of Culver City and Beverly Hills, respectively, be on the Oral Evaluation Board. City I,ianager Sailors requested authorization to bring two successful applicants from out of State to appear before the Oral Evaluation Board on February 20, after which it was moved by Coun- cilman Gordon, seconded by Councilmar Baker, the above request to invite the successful applicant from Spolcane,liiashington, and the one from St. Louis, Missouri, to appear. before the Oral Evaluation Board on Fehruary 20, 1956, be approved and upon arrival of the two appli- cants, travel expenses would be refunded. Carried by the following vote: eyes: Councilmen Baker, Fredericl_, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Yoes: Councilmen Prone; Absent: Councilman lKeschuk. h. That Fire Station Pao. 2 is nearing completion and will be occiipied in the very near future, and suggested dedication be made in _March. By general consent, City ,tanager Sailors was re ^uested to work out details and present same at a later date. 7. Inouired of the Council that since licensing and oper- ation of Pin Ball machines has been outlawed in this City, is it the desire of the Council that requests for operation of shill,-games'be presented to the Council for action, or should it be handled admin- istratively. If handled administratively, an amendment to Ordinance P"o. 382 (the Business License ordinance) would be necessary. It being the concensus of the Council said matter should be taken care of administratively, the City Attorney was requested to prepare an amend- atory ordinance and present to the Council at the next regular meeting to be held February 24th. 8. The E1 Segundo Service Council, comprised of a amember of the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Rotary, Exchange Club and the City Manager, has recently been organized, and at its last meeting the suggestion was made that each of the organizations be given an oppor- tunity to plant a tree in the new Community Recreation Center. The Council concurred in the above suggestion and expressed appreciation for public participation. City Manager Sailors was instructed to so advise the El Segundo Service Council. Another matter discussed by the El Segundo Service Council was the replacement of the Service Club signs at the entrances to the Cite, it being suggested that each organization furnish its sign and the City furnish the rack and lighting When recommendation to the City Council. is rude regardin- this matter, consideration will be ,~iv en �. That he was in receipt of a letter from an organization sponsored by the Los ing'eles County Air Pollution Control Board, the tit-le of said organization being the Los Angeles County Clean Air Award, inquiring if El Segundo has any manufacturer or organization the City would recommend for outstanding contribution to clear. air. The Council desiring to give some thought to this matter, it was tal-:en under consideration until the next regular meeting to be held February 24th. -g- X 501 9. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council, a communication from the Committee of 'Mayors was presented, request- ing that this Council adopt a resolution sponsoring and encouraging action on the Feather River Project, and inquired of the Council if it was ready to act. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balser, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, one of the most important problems facing the people of this State today is the development of the water resources of the State to fulfill the needs of the water deficient areas of the State while at the same time protecting the water surplus areas as to the development of water resources to meet their future needs; and idFIER.EAS, this problem is state -wide in nature, affecting every person in this State and not limited to the development of water under the proposed Feather River Project, and should be met and solved in a manner both equitable and beneficial to the people in all parts of the State; and WHEREAS the Feather River Project Association and Southern California Water Coordinating Conference have adopted Statements of Principles with respect to State- wide Mater Development which embody proposed solutions to this problem which are equitable and feasible and could well serve as a framework upon which to build a program of state -wide water development which will be of benefit to all the people of the State; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this body hereby endorses the Statements of Principle with respect to State -wide Water Development adopted by the Feather River Project Association and the Southern California Water Coordinating Council, and instructs the City Clerk to forward copies hereof to our representative in the California State Legislature. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman 'Meschuk. CITY ATTORITEY BUSH 'MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: L. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution calling and providing for the general municipal election on April 8, 1958. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman raker, that Resolution No. 1791, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 8th :DAY OF APRIL, 1958., 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 hone; Absent: Councilmen 'Meschuk. X 502 2. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolu- tion requesting the Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters tof Los Angeles County, to render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of a general municipal election on April 83 1958. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1792, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LGS ANGELES TO PERi�1IT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID CO'T,TY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, RELATING TO TIIE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIO:: TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL S, 195S.3 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. 3. Pursuant to request of the Council at its last regular meeting*, presented an ordinance amending Precise Plan No. 1, as adopted by Ordinance No. 504, pertaining to hotel properties at 1,lariposa Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. Thereafter, Councilman Balzer introduced Ordinance No. 519, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PRECISE AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE *i0. CI TY . which was read. 4. Pursuant to instructions from the amendment to Ordinance No. 379 (the Subdivision at this time said amendatory ordinance effecting after, Councilman Frederick- introduced Ordinance which was read. EL SEGUNDO, PLAN NO. 1 504 OF SAID City Council regarding Ordinance) he presented said change. There - No. 520, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, XMEI:DING ORDINANCE NO. 379 (SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, TO BE KNOWN AS rr4 . 1" TO SAID ORDINANCE NO. 379 • , 5. Reported that at the time the Dog Vaccination ordinance was first drafted, the provision was made that a license might be obtained before certificate of vaccination was evidenced, which pro - vission was within the law. In December, this City became an epidemic area requiring compliance with State law which requires that vaccina- tion evidence be shown at the time a license is applied for. In order to comply with said State law an ordinance was presented for the Council's consideration. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance 1;o. 521, entitled: -10- AX ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, X,"ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 510 (VACCINATION WITH RABIES VACCINE OF DOGS) OF SAID CITY I *Y: VARIOUS PARTICULARS,, which was read. X 503 6. Reported that Mr. Rossl :opf, Special Counsel for the City for condemnation proceedings on the West Grand Avenue improvement, advises that to date said condemnation proceedings are in order, giving possession of subject property to the City on February 17, 1955. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WOIU S WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that all bids for the construction of municipal parking lots, received at this meeting, had been thoroughly checked and he recommended that the bid of J. W.K idks Construction Company in amount of $3,389.00 be accepted, it being the lowest regular bid. .loved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: ;JI-IEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids on the construction of municipal parking lots, and accepted bids on this date; and WHEREAS., the Director of Public Works checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of J.W.hicks Construction Company, in amount of $3,359.00, being the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bid of J. W. Nicks Construction Company, 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, f and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the said contract, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received for said construction of municipal parking lots are hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of J. W. Nicks Construction Company, and the City Clerk is hereby auth- orized and instructed thereturn the checks of all un- successful bidders. Carried by the following vote: :fives: Councilmen Balser, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; N. oes: Councilmen 27one; Absent: Councilman Meschul,. 2. Presented plans and specifications for the improvement of W,,st Grand Avenue from Loma Vista to Concord Street, and recommended- approval of said plans and specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Iioved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: -11- X 504 RESOLVED, that a cony of "CITY OF EL SEGLT;DO, CALIFORNIA, SPECIFICATIO;tiS NO. 5 7-7 FOR THE I iPP.OVE- iiENT OF WEST GRAND AVEN.LTE IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDOtt, 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 FURTIIER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the sane 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 bi• law, the date for the reception of said bids being hereby fixed for February- 24, 1958. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aves: Councilman Balser, Frederick, Gordon and :Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Ab sent : Councilman i4eschuk 3. Recommended that Fire Station No. 2 be accepted and Notice of Completion filed as of February 10, 1958. Moved by Councilman Baler, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public ,•;orl:s in acceptance of work done by Don B. Wolf on Fire Station ii 0. 2. RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommencation of the Director of Public Works, and that said Fire Station No. 2 is hereby accepted as complete as of February 10, 1958; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and lie is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion of said Fire Station No. 2, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to lie filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after the said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: entitled: yes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Dlayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nesclitik. I'i`,FINISHED BUSIi;ESS The CitIr Attorney read the title of Ordinance Igo. 517, Ai•: ORDII; A2: CE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGtTIdDO, CALIFO: It1, XIEI DING O"DII ANCE NO. 507 (THE CO: iP REHE ; SIVE 2011 ING O11DII,: Ac; CE) OF SAID CITY BY X- IENDING TIIE ZONING MAP THEREIi�: CO-NIT AI2:ED. It was then moved by Councilman Balser, seconded by Coun- cilman Gordon, and unanimously carried by the following vote: -12- X 505 Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen P; one ; Absent: Councilman Meschuk; that the farther reading of Ordinance No. 517 be waived. Noved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Ordinance No. 517, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFO 'NIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE CO1\IP.UIIEI :SINE ZONING ORDI�:ANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDIATG THE ZONING MAP TIIEREIY CO\Ti --UNED . , which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held January 27, 1958, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call_, said notion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, and Mayor Benfield; goes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman :Ieschuk. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Com- nittee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 4050 to 4112, inclusive: General Fund Recreation Fund Pension Fund Trust Fund TOTAL $ 105,495.01 21044.76 2,407.99 527.80 $ 110,475.56 Demand Register - dater Department Demands Nos. 1227 to 1257, - Inclusive: Water Operating Fund 18,149 TOTAL _- _ -_. - _ __- $ 18,1A9.83 Moved by Councilman Baker, 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. Balser, Frederick, Gordon and Na,-or henfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman lieschuk. NEW BUSINESS The matter of furnishing uniforms for the Streets and Parks Departments was discussed, and by general consent, the City Manar'er was reonested to obtain information and present recommendations thereon at the next re-ular meeting to be held February 24th. o !.further 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 8:25 otclocl_ P -M- Respectfully sub .tted, APP ROVED : " `` Eunice reason, i y erT Mavor -13-