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1958 FEB 24 CC MINX 506 El Segundo, California February 24, 1955 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegi- ance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which a prayer was offered by Mrs. Nina Badger, of First Church of Christ, Scientist. The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock P. M. Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Mes- chuk and Mayor Benfield Councilmen Absent: None READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Coun- cil of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held February 10, 195$, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council- man Meschuk, the minutes of said meeting be approved as record- ed. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for improvement of Nest Grand Avenue and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk replied she had eight bids in her posses- sion, after which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be opened, examined and pub- licly declared. Carried. Said bids were found to be as follows: D. Cooley, dba Progressive Paving ---- - - - - -- 11,900.$5 George Savala Paving Co, Inc.-------- - - - - -- 12,015.52 Warren Southwest, Inc. -------------- - - - - -- 12,191.67 Vernon Paving Co. ------------------- - - - - -- 12,235-14 Contractors Asphalt Sales Co. ------- - - - - -- 12 .9629.80 Oswald Bros. Co. -------------------- - - - - -- 13,16$.45 Griffith Company -------------------- - - - - -- 13,1$$.10 J. W. Nicks Constr. Co. ------------- - - - - -- 14,108.60 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Mes- chuk, said bids be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report back later at this meeting, Carried. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a public hearing on proposed change of zone from R -2 to R -3 for Lot 1, Block 108, and inquired of the Clerk if affidavits of publication and mailing of notices were in her possession. The Clerk replied that such affidavits are on file in her office, as well as the file of the Planning Commission, and the file of the City Council to date, where- upon the Mayor declared the files in the matter would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written pro- tests to the proposed change of zone had been filed, and there being none, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed zone change. No one responding, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposi- tion to said proposed zone change. The following persons spoke - 1 - X 50'7 in opposition, 7ivin=r their reasons therefor: John Kopitz,:, 1440 East Sycamore Avenue Ted Krepela, 1435 East Sycamore Avenue Harry Bougeno, Jr., 1501 East Sycamore Avenue T. Melton Reeder, 1416 East Sycamore Avenue Mrs. Bonnie Harrington, 1503 East Walnut Avenue Robert Hayos, 1502 East Sycamore Avenue Morris Fisk, 1425 East Sycamore Avenue Harlan Moore, 1432 East Sycamore Avenue No other person desiring to be heard in this matter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, Seconded by Councilman Fred- erick, the hearing be closed. Carried. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the decision of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 347 be upheld and that Resolution No. 1794, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING IN THE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS OF THE CITY PLAN - NING COKMISSION AS SET FORTH IN ITS RESOLU- TION NO. 347; DENYING THE APPEAL OF DALE M. BRANDON IN SAID T.IATTER; AND ACCORDINGLY DENY - ING THE ZONE, CHANGE APPLIED FOR., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adop- ted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk The Mayor announced that this-was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing regarding the codification of ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo as set forth in Ordinance No. 518, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of hearing had been given and published. The Clerk replied that Affidavit of Publication was on file in her office. The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if any communi- cations had been received with reference to this matter, and the City Clerk advised none had been received. The Mayor then inquired if any person or persons in the Council Chamber de- sired to address the Council regarding the codification of or- dinances for this City, and there being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 518, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISION AND CODIFI- CATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958 ", PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDI- NANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES HEREIN- AFTER SET OUT., - 2 - X 508 It was then moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None that the further reading of Ordinance No. 518 be waived. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Meschuk that Ordinance No. 518, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISION AND CODIFI- CATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 195$TM, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDI- NANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES HEREIN- AFTER SET OUT., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 27th day of January, 1958, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopt- ed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Or- dinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) relating to the initiation of amendments, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had beengiven. The Clerk re- plied that Affidavit of Publication was on file in her office. The Mayor then inquired if any communications had been received with reference to this matter, and the Clerk advised none had been received, after which the Mayor inquired if any person or persons in the Council Chamber desired to ad- dress the Council regarding said matter. There being no re- sponse, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The City Attorney then presented and read the ordi- nance effecting the above amendment, after which Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 522, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING SECTION 1$01 OF SAID ORDINANCE, which was read. 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: - 3 - 1. Application o bury Rapid Transit System to of the State of California, Ordered filed. X f Metropolitan Coach Lines and As- the Public Utilities Commission for authority to adjust rates. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, February 18, 1958, trans- mitting copy of its Resolution No. 357, granting variance to Frank C. and Edna N. Griffin to modify front and side yard re- quirements for a portion of Lot 6, Block 100, El Segundo Tract. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, February 18, 1958, trans- mitting copy of its Resolution No. 358, denying the request of fiestley T. Anderson for variance to build on a sub - standard lot, being the West 50 feet of Lot 5, Block 3, Tract 16$5. The Clerk announced an appeal from the decision of the Plan- ning Commission had been received this date from Mr. Anderson, and that the dare of hearing before the City Council had been set for March 24, 1958• 4. PLANNING COMMISSIONS February 18, 1958, being Notice of Hearing before said Commission on proposed Change of Zone from R -1 to R -3 for property located on the east side of Pepper Street between Imperial Highway and Acacia Avenue, said hearing to be held February 26, 1958. Ordered filed. 5. PLANNING COltiMISSION, February 14, 1958, being Notice of Hearing before said Commission on application for variance to erect a solid wall or fence approximately five feet in height on top of an existing retaining wall for prop- erty at 412, 416, 420 and 424 California Street, being on the East side of California Street between Holly and Pine Avenues. Ordered filed. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION, February 18, 1958, trans- mitting copy of its Resolution No. 359, declaring its intention to set for hearing the matter of amending Ordinance No. 507 in certain particulars. Ordered filed. 7. DOROTHEA FITZGERALD, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, EL SEGUNDO MUSEUM COMMITTEE, February 20, 1958, requesting per- mission to open the Museum (temporarily located in the basement of the City Hall) from 7:00 to 9:00 P. M. the first Thursday of every month. The Council desiring to cooperate in this matter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the El Segundo Museum (temporarily located in the basement of the City Hall) be granted permission to be open from 7:00 to 9 :00 P. M. the first Thursday of each month. Said permission to be revoked at any time at the discretion of the City Council. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 8. LLOYD E. BALLMER, Chairman, Civic Affairs Commit- tee, February 24, 1958, advising the Council that said Committee and other civic minded citizens have agreed that the Italian Stone Pine tree (Pinus- Pinia) be chosen as the official city tree for El Segundo, and requested approval by the City Council. - 4 - 509 X 510 After discussion, by general consent, the matter was taken under consideration until a later date. 9. ROBERT J. McCARTHY, McCARTHY INSURANCE AGENCY, February 12, 195$ stating the new blanket rate for the City of El Segundo is 4.704 for a five year term, or 4.-092 per hun- dred lower than the previous five year rate, said rate cover- ing fire, extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief. ing facts: Mr. McCarthy +s letter further set forth the follow - Recent survey of city owned property X1,509,0$6.00 Insurance now in force Amount to be secured for 9015' coverage 739,294.00 To brin insurance coverage in line with recent valu- ation, it was suggested a new five year policy for '271,635.00 be written for the coming five years at a cost of approximately X1,902.53. Other policies which expire in 1958, 1959 1960 and 1961 would be endorsed increasing their amounts on a pro -rata basis from December 1st to their expiration date. City Manager Sailors recommended approval of this plan, and the Council concurring in said recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the recommendation of the City Manager as hereinabove set forth, is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS, CONTINUED At this time Director of Public Works Webb stated all bids for the improvement of West Grand Avenue had been checked and he recommended that the bid of D. C. Cooley, Jr., dba Pro- gressive Paving, in the amount of " responsible being the lowest responsible bid, be accepted. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: :VHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for the improvement of West Grand Avenue, and accepted bids on this date; and nIHEREIAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of D. C. Cooley, Jr., dba Progressive Paving, in amount of •X11,900.$5, being the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bid of D. C. Cooley, Jr., dba Pro- gressive Paving, the lowest responsible bidder be ac- cepted; 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 - 5 - X said City and in its name, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the said contract, affix the offici- al seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received for said improvement of `Test Grand Avenue are hereby re- jected with the exception of the bid of D. C. Cooley, Jr. dba Progressive Pavin7, 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, and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Victor Hesp, 916 Lomita Street, addressed the Council with respect to fast and reckless driving on Lomita Street, and requested that 25 mile per hour zone be painted on Lomita Street at Acacia Avenue. After further discussion, City Manager Sailors was requested to contact the Police De- partment with the idea of securing closer cooperation of the Police Department in this area. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that in the absence of the City Mana- ger from the City that Director of Public Works be authorized to act as City Manager, and in the absence of both the City Manager and the Director of Public Works, the Director of Build- ing and Safety be authorized to act as City Ifanager. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council Baker, the followin- resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that pursuant to the terms and pro- visions of Ordinance No. 486 of the City of E1 Segundo and in the case of the absence or disability of the City Manager as therein provided, the Director of Public Works be and he is herehv designated to perform the duties of the City Manager; and in case of the absence or disability of both the City Manager and Director of Public Works, the Director of Building and Safety be and he is hereby appointed to perform the duties of the City Manager. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk 2. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 1 of Phase 3 of the Recreation Center, which provides for construction of a hand ball court, net cost of which would represent an increase of X3,020.00, and recommended approval of same. 511 X 512 Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the recommendation of the City Manager, as herein - above set forth, be approved and that Change Order No. 1 of Phase 3 of the Recreation Center is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Eeschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3. Reported further on the dedication date for Fire Station No. 2 stating Fire Chief Freedman requested such dedi- cation be after the middle of March. After discussion, March 22nd was set as the dedication date for Fire Station No. 2, and City Manager Sailors was requested to arrange details for same. 4. That he had been in touch with the Government Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and reported said Committee is desirous of lending any possible aid to a civic betterment program that might come up in the future and desired to pass such information on to the Council. Discussion was had on the County -wide issue of storm drains, as well as certain street paving projects. 5. Reported on the recent storm of February 19 and 200 1958, and recommendations from the Director of Public Works. It was noted $200,000 included in the budget for storm drain work could very materially better conditions. After consider- ation of the written report, it was moved by Councilman Mes- chuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that City Manager Sailors send letters of appreciation to employees who served the city during this storm, as well as to Mrs. Ross Whittaker, 1461 East Palm Avenue who served coffee to the workers. Motion car- ried. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS 1. That she had received a request for cancellation of Trucking License Bond No. 139375 for George Berglund Trucking Co., Inc. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the said trucking license bond be and the same is hereby exonerated. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None CITY ATTORNEY MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an or- dinance amendinc- Ordinance No. 382 (Business License Ordinance) by placing the Licensing of skill games in an administrative capacity. Thereafter, Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 523, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, ARENDING ORDINANCE NO. 382 (BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDIiNG PARAGRAPH 1(6)" OF "SECTION 114" OF SAID OR- DINA 10E NO. 3�2, AS A14E1 ZED. , which was read. - 7 - 2. Read Council a communication from Robt. E. Ross - kopf, Special Counsel in the pending condemnation proceedings of El Segundo Boulevard. After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following reso- lution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Robt. E. Rosskopf, Special Counsel for the City of E1 Segundo in the condemna- tion proceedings pending the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Los Angeles, and entitled "CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a Munici- pal corporation, vs A. A. McCRAY, Trustee, et al." Action No. "INGL. C 1638" and "CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,a Municipal corporation, vs SAMUEL F. GILBERT, et al.tt, Action No. 'IINGL. C 1654 +t, pursuant to his recommen- dation, is authorized and directed to enter into stipulations for judgment against the City of E1 Se- gundo as to Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 7 as to the defendant owners thereof and in the amounts hereinafter set forth: Parcel Amoun . of No. Owner Stipulated Judgment 1 A. A. McCray, Trustee X1,300.00 2 John W. Brown and Isabelle G. Brown 2,500.00 3 Benjamin Ash and Lillian Ash 595.00 7 Samuel F. Gilbert 1,000.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to said Robt. E. Rosskopf, Special Counsel. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilman Meschuk Absent: Councilmen None DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS 1. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 2 of Phase 3 of the Recreation Center, which includes certain changes in plumbing and provides a catch basin and a connection to the sewer at the Utility Building, resulting in an increase of 9`2,420.00, and recommended approval of said Change Order No. 2. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Council concurs in the above recommendation, and hereby approves Change Order No. 2 of Phase 3 of the Recre- ation Center. Carried by the following; vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, and Mayor Benfield :Noes: Councilmen "done Absent: Councilmen None - 8 - Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk 2. Presented plans and specification for construc- tion of the new concession building at the Recreation Center, and recommended approval of same. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the plans and specifications No. 58 -1 for new concession building at the Recreation Center in the City of El Segundo be, and the same are hereby, approved, and that a copy be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of said concession building in time form and manner as provided by law, such bids to be re- ceived March 10, 1958. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen :done Absent: Councilmen None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 519, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PRECISE PLAN NO. 1 AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 504 OF SAID CITY., It was then moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, and unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None that the further reading of Ordinance No. 519 be waived. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Ordinance No. 519, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PRECISE PLAN NO. 1 AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 504 OF SAID CITY., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held February 10, 1958, and reread at this meeting be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopt- ed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None - 9 - X 515 2. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 520, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 379 (SUBDIVISI- ON ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, TO BE KN&.VN AS 114.1" TO SAID ORDINANCE NO. 379. , It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, and unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilman None Absent: Councilmen None that the further reading of Ordinance No. 520 be waived. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Ordinance No. 520, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 379 (SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY ADDING A NE,11 SECTION, TO BE KNOWN AS "4.1" TO SAID ORDINANCE NO. 379., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held February 10, 1958, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 521, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 510 (VACCINATION WITH RABIES VACCINE OF DOGS) OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS., It was then moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, and unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker; Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None that the further reading, of Ordinance No. 521 be waived. - 10 - X 516 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschui:, that Ordinance No. 521, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AIvENDING ORDINANCE NO. 510 (VACCINATION WITH RABIES VACCINE OF DOGS) OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held February 10, 1958, and reread at this meeting_;, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Iieschuk and T,iayor Be_field Noes: Councilmen N.ne Absent: Councilmen None 4. Mayor Benfield announced the appointment of Mr. Dave W. Peterson to succeed himself as a member of the Plan- ning Commission, and requested approval of such appointment. Moved by Councilman Gordon, Seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo, of Mr. Dave W. Peterson as a member of the Planning Commission for a four year term ending February 22, 1962, be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5. The matter of Los Angeles County Clean Air Award was next considered. After discussion, it was moved by Coun- cilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Clean Air Award be made to Standard Oil Company of Cali- fornia, Western Operations Division, of E1 Sea-undo, for outstandin7 leadership and pro7ress in the elim- ination of air pollution emanating from oil refineries. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 4113 to 4294, inclusive: - li - General Fund Recreation Fund Pension Fund Trust Fund TOTAL X82,771.73 1,227.23 2,823.30 771.! 487,593 . -,9 X 517 Demand Register - :dater Department Demands Nos. 1258 to 1289, inclusive: dater Operating Fund TOTAL ► 10 .71 3,103.71 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. Car- ried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and NEW BUSINESS No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Coun- cilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment be- ing 10 :00 o'clock P. M. Carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, - 12 - -Z-e- 9,L,- unice U. Creason, City Clerk