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1958 JAN 13 CC MIN!i E1 Segundo, California January 13, 1958 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 allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which a prayer was offered by Reverend Harry Hansen of Four Square Church. 46'7 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 and Mayor Benfield; Councilmen Absent: Meschuk. READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of El Segundo, California, held December 23, 1957, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Bakerm the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. At this time Mayor Benfield presented service pins to the following City employees, thanking them for their loyalty and cooper- ation on behalf of the City: T. B. DeBerry, Chief of Police 30 year pin Edward L. Coddington, Street Department 20 n ft Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 10 it it Z4m. Coulter, Captain Fire Department 10 tt tt Jack Partlow, Captain Police Department 10 ti n SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Nobice Inviting Bids for the improvement of Center Street between Franklin Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1756, and also reported that she had received four bids, which bids were publicly opened., read,:exam ned-arid declared as follows: NAME OF CONTRACTOR Vernon Paving Co. Oswald Bros. Co. Griffith Company H -K Grading & Paving Co. TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF BID $ 11,469.00 11,918.23 12,523.20 13,261.20 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class-of work to be done. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred.to. the City Engineer for checking and report. 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 portions of Penn Street and Oak Avenue, as -1- X 468 contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1762, and also reported that she had received three bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows: NAME OF CONTRACTOR TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF BID H -K Grading & Paving Co.,Inc. $ 3,763.60 Griffith Company 31985.80 Oswald Bros. Co. 4,328.66 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. 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 Hillcrest Street between Palm Avenue and Imperial Highway, as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 1758, and also reported that she had received six bids, which bids were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows: NAME OF CONTRACTOR TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF BID W. W. Holt Const. Oswald Bros. Co. Griffith Company Vernon Paving Co. Warren Southwest, H -K Grading & Pav Co. $ 28,335.44 32,079.70 34,009.63 34,309.00 Inc. 34,676.91 ing Co.,Inc. 37,146.77 Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done. On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing on proposed change of zone from R -2 to P for Lots 35 and 36, Block 59, E1 Segundo, being the southwest corner of Standard Street and Pine Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if affidavits of publication and mailing notices of hearing were in her possession. The Clerk stated such affidavits are in her file, as well as the complete file of the Planning Commission and of the City Council, and the Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written protests to the proposed change of zone had been received, and there being none, the Mayor asked if any- one present wished to speak in favor of the proposed change of zone. Mr. Robert L. Sobraske, owner of said loss, stated he 1*felt there was a need for more off - street parking in the City, and this was his reason for requesting the change of zone. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in opposition to the proposed change of zone, and the follow- ing persons registered opposition: Harry Gibbons, 411 Standard Street, E. H. Vaughn, 437 Standard Street, Lorren Nelson, 421 Eucalyptus Drive, Sadie Hall, 121 East Pine Avenue, W. C..OtConnor, owner of two lots on Standard Street, Henry Martin, 430 Standard Street, Ray Martin, 402 Standard Street, A. J. Sullivan, 442 Standard Street, Mae Hokuf, 505 Standard Street, and Bert Wood, 516 Standard Street. -2- x 469 No other persons desiring to be heard in the matter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the hearing be closed. Carried. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1783, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING IN THE FINDINGS AND DETER- MINATIONS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF SAID CITY AS SET FORTH IN ITS RESOLUTION NO. 343; DENYING THE APPEAL OF ROBERT L. SOBRASKE IN SAID MATTER; AND ACCORDINGLY DENYING THE ZONE CHANGE APPLIED FOR., 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 None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. The Mayor announced this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on proposed change of zone from R -3 to P for portion of Lots 2 and 9. Block 113, E1 Segundo, being a 60 foot strip of land extending from Palm Avenue to Mariposa Avenue, to provide parking space in conjunction with construction of a hotel at Mariposa Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, and inquired of the Clerk if affidavits of publication and mailing notices of this hearing were in her possession. The Clerk replied such affidavits are on file in her office, as well as the complete file of the Planning Commission and the City Council, whereupon the Mayor declared the files in the matter would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written protests to the proposed change of zone had been received, and there being none, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed change of zone. No one responding, the Mayor inquired if anyone desired to speak in opposition to said proposed change of zone. No one responded. It was then moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the hearing be closed. Carried. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the recommendations of the Planning Commission to permit change of zone from R -3 to P for certain portion of Lots 2 and 9, Block 113, El Segundo, be approved, and that the City Attorney be requested to prepare an amendatory ordinance effecting said change. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. The Mayor announced this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed change of zone from P to C -2 for Lot 15, Block 20, said lot being located on the west side of Concord Street between Grand Avenue and Franklin Avenue, and .inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of this hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing notices concerning M-C X 4'70 said hearing are on file in her office, as well as the complete file of the Planning Commission and the City Council, whereupon the Mayor stated the files in the matter would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written protests to the pro- posed change of zone had been received, and there being none, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed change of zone. Mr. J. F. Montgomery, 1630 Strand, Manhattan Beach, owner of the lot under consideration, addressed the Council, stating such change of zone was requested to enlarge the existing service station at the corner of Concord Street and Grand Avenue. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed change of zone, and no one respond- ing, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the hearing be closed. Carried. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,.that the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission for change of zone from P to C -2 for Lot 15, Block 20, El Segundo, be approved and that the City Attorney be requested to prepare amendatory ordinance to effect this change. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Baker, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: None; Absent: Meschuk; Not Voting: Frederick. 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: RICHARD CARPENTER, Executive Director and General Counsel, League of California Cities, Berkeley, California, setting forth regulations relating to the sanitation, healthfulness and safety of ocean water - contact sports areas, and designating February 7, 1958, in Sacramento, for a public hearing to be held regarding said matter. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, January 3, 1958, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 345, recommending approval of the subdivision of portion of Lot 10, Block 108, E1 Segundo, located at the north- east corner of Maple Avenue and California Street, as set forth in attached diagram. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission regarding subdivision of a portion of Lot 10, Block 1082 El Segundo, as set forth in the diagram submitted by said Commission, be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: .Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. -4- X WILFORD W. GAYER, 1318 E. Pine Avenue, being application for permit to occupy, use and maintain house trailer at said address. Upon recommendation of the Director of Building and Safety, it was moved by Commissioner Frederick, seconded by Commissioner Baker, the request be denied. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. WALTER C. PETERSON, CITY CLERK, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, being Notice of Hearing on proposed annexation to said City of certain un- inhabited territory designated as "Wiseburn Addition No. 3 ", said hearing to be held January 22, 1958. Ordered filed. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FRANK M. REID, EXECUTIVE MANAGER, January 13, 1958, being a report to the City on the activi- ties, accomplishments and services rendered by it for the period July 1, 1957 to January 1, 1958. Ordered filed. JOHN J. SAILORS, CITY MANAGER, January 10, 1958, presenting a revised operating Recreation budget which will be necessary to put into effect when the new Recreation Center is completed, said revision being recommended by -the Director of Recreation and Parks and approved by the Recreation Commission. An increase in the Recreation budget in amount of $7,348.00 for a twelve months period is recommended. In addition, it is recommended that one additional Building Custodian to be employed by the Park Department, be authorized, amounting to an expenditure of $1,200 for the balance of the fiscal year. 471 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the above recommendations for increased Recreation budget in amount of $7,348.00 and the employment of an additional Building Custodian, amounting to $1,200.00 for the balance of the fiscal year, be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. ORAL COAAIUNI CATIONS Mr. Floyd Wallace, of Detroit Products, addressed the Council in regard to the report from the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce on its activities, and especially as to the money appropriated by the City Council for use in compiling the recently published brochure. Mr. Wallace was referred to the Chamber of Commerce for further information. Mr. George Trosper', 510 Oregon Street, presented a petition signed by eighteen property owners requesting that Stop Signs be placed at the intersection of Oregon Street and Pine Avenue, said petition setting forth the reasons for this request. Mrs. Bailey, 1304 East Pine Avenue, substantiated Mr. Trosper's statements in the above request. Mayor Benfield stated that survey in the City is being made and this Council by Mr. Trosper will be -5- at the present time a traffic that the petition presented to given consideration. X 4'72 CITY CLERK D;ADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Councilts consideration proposed consolidated precinct map for the coming city election to be held April 8, 1958. Considerable discussion ensued, with the result that the Council felt there should be at least ten precincts to serve the voters, and instructed the Clerk to make the necessary changes in said rhap. 2. Presented for the Council's acceptance, a Street Deed executed by Arthur A. Gunn and Hazel Henderson Gunn, dedi- cating the southerly 3.00 feet of Lot 8, Block 47 for public street purposes for use in the widening of West Grand Avenue. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain_ street deed dated the 2nd day of January, 1958, executed by Arthur A. Gunn and Hazel Henderson Gunn, conveying to the City of El,Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the following described real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: The southerly 3.00 feet of Lot 8, Block 47, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 2, as recorded on Page 145 of Book 18 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, Cali- fornia.., for public street purposes in connection with the widening of West Grand Avenue, be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo be and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward the hereinabove mentioned deed executed by Arthur A. Gunn and Hazel Henderson Gunn covering the southerly 3.00 feet of Lot 8, Block 47, E1 Segundo, to the Title Insurance and Trust Company, with the request that said deed be recorded by said Title Company if and when it can write title insurance policy showing said property vested in the City of E1 Segundo free and clear of all incumbrances; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of such title policy, the Director of Finance be and he is hereby authorized to cause warrant to be drawn in favor of Arthur A. Gunn and Hazel Henderson Gunn in amount of $386.00 in payment of said property, and to present same to the City Council at the next regular meeting there- after for approval. X 473 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Nbes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. 3. Presented for the Council's acceptance Grant Deed executed by Dominic Amato and Catherine M. Amato, covering Lots 11 and 12, Block 59, E1 Segundo, for off - street parking purposes. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated December 11, 1957, executed by Dominic Amato and Catherine M. Amato, conveying to the City of E1 Seg- undo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the following real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: Lots 11 and 12, Block 59, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3 asfper map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County; for off- street parking purposes in said City, be and the same isi :hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said deed to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby authorized to cause warrant to be drawn in favor of Dominic Amato and Catherine M. Amato in amount of $1$,437.31 in payment of the hereinabove described real property. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. -7- X 474 CITY MMAGER :SAILORS. XADE,1.;REP(1RTS,_AS LFOLLOWS: Y. That he was in receipt of a letter from J. M. Lowery, Auditor - Controller of Los Angeles County, enclosing copy of resolu- tion adopted by the County Board of Supervisors on December 17, 1957, authorizing the County Auditor to impound disputed tax money, thereby necessitating the discontinuance of releasing any of the impounded taxes collected after September 11, 1957. Mr. Sailors further stated this action is being taken under a revised section of the Government Code; that he has written Supervisor Chace to obtain from the County Counsel the legal interpretation of said Code section, and that as soon as he receives the County Counsel's ruling he will advise the City Council. 2. That the City has ;'had established for some time a water disaster fund in the amount of $7,000.00, and it was his recommenda- tion that said amount be transferred to the Water Fund; also that the Water Fund be gradually built up over a period of the next few years to a minimum working balance of $50,000.00 that will automat- ically become available in case of emergencies. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the transfer of $7,000.00 from the Water Disaster Fund to the Water Fund of the City of E1 Segundo is hereby authorized, and that the Water Disaster Fund be eliminated; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,.that the Council concurs in the recommendation of the City Manager to gradually build up the Water Fund over a period of the next few years to a minimum working balance of $50,000 that will automatically become available in case of emergencies; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance and the City Treasurer of the City of E1 Segundo be and they are hereby directed to make appropriate entry of such transfer of funds in their respective books of record. gn roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. 3. That he l- had been advised by the Chief of the Fire Department that Fire Truck Engine #337, a 1949 Maxim Fire Truck with a Hercules engine, was found to have a cracked cylinder block and it was his recommendation that the above engine be replaced with a Model RD -501 International engine to be installed by the Crown Coach Corporation, 2500 East Twelfth Street, Los Angeles, at a cost not to exceed $4050.00. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the above recommendation to replace the present Hercules engine by a Model RD -501 International engine be approved. 539 X 475 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. 4. That an invitation had been received from Mayor LeRoy Center of Redondo Beach, for members of the City Council and himself to attend a demonstration of closed circuit belevision.at 2000 Stoner Avenue, West Los Angeles, said program to be given by Fox -West Coast Theaters on Friday, January 17th, at 3:30,P M. 5. That he was in receipt of a letter this date from Mr. Faustman, Traffic Consultant, stating he will be in southern California the week of January 27th, and would be pleased to meet with the Council or a Committee to discuss the report dated December 18th, and his latest findings in the over -all project., and requested permission to schedule a meeting of the Council with Mr. Faustman, which request was granted. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS 'AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution declaring the public necessity and authorization of condemnation of certain properties for the widening and improvement of West Grand Avenue. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 17732 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF WEST GRAND AVENUE.., 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 None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. 2. Advised the Council of the enactment of a law which became effective September 11, 1957, which changes the procedure in acceptance of deeds and conveyances to the City and effecting record- ation thereof. In the past, individual resolutions have been adopted setting forth the rcceptance of the conveyance and authorizing the Clerk on behalf of the City, to record it. Under the new law, a resolution may be- .adopted authorizing the City Clerk to accept and consent to recording of deed after the conveyance has been brought to the attention of the Council, by signing an endorsement on the deed itself. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1774, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHOR- IZING THE CITY CLERK TO ACCEPT AND CONSENT TO RECORDING OF DEEDS OR GRANTS. X 4'76 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 None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration, an ordin- ance establishing the procedure for issuing citations for violation of City ordinances, stating that until recent enactment of a new law, cities have been handicapped in such procedure. Thereafter, Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 515, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING PROCEDURE RELATING TO ARREST FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY ORDINANCES., which was read. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's acceptance, a Road Ease- ment executed by Southern California Edison Company for certain property at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda, which is necessary for-.the improvement of this intersection, and recommended the..•acceptance of same. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that said Easement be accepted and authorized the execution of same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. 2. The City Engineer has heretofore presented a petition for certain improvements in a portion of Bungalow Drive and Alleys, as shown on Plan No. 57 -10, 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 and Trust Company, represented more than 60% of the total assessable area of the pro- posed assessment district as shown upon the plat attached to said petition. Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1777, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDOI CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF IMPROVEMENT OF BUNGALOW DRIVE AND ALLEYS, AS PER PLANS AND PROFILES NO. 57 -10, 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, to wit: -10- X 4'7'7 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented plans, profiles and drawings No. 57 -10, Sheets 22 3 and 4, for the construction of certain street improvements in Bungalow Drive and Alleys, together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of said improvements, also a plat of the assessment district for said improvements, also a plat of the assessment district for said improvements as shown on Sheet 1 of said Plan No. 57 -10. Whereupon Councilman Baker moved that said plans, specifications 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 Coun- cilman Frederick and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. Councilman Baker than offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1778 for the construction of certain improvements in Bungalow Drive and Alleys, as particularly delin- eated upon the plans and specifications heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. 3. The City Engineer has heretofore presented a petition for certain improvements in Indiana Street and other streets, as shown on Plan No, 57 -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, rep- resented more than 60% of the total assessable area of the proposed assessment district as shown upon the plat attached to said petition. Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1775, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF IMPROVEMENT OF INDIANA STREET AND OTHER STREETS, AS PER PLANS AND PROFILES NO. 57 -5 ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, said motion being seconded by Councilman Frederick and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. -11- X 4'78 Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented plans, profiles and drawings No. 57 -5, Sheets 2 to 6, inclusive, for the construction of certain street im- provements in Indiana Street and other streets, together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of said improve- ments, also a plat of the- °assessment district for said improve- ments as shown on Sheet 1 of said Plan No. 57 -5. Whereupon Coun- cilman Gordon moved that said plans, specifications and plat of t 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 Baker and carried by the following vote, to wit: V Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benf:rd1d ;, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent:- Councilman Meschuk. Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1776 for the construction of certain improvement in Indiana Street and other streets, as particularly delineated upoA the plans and specifications heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Foes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk.. 4. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for the improvement of Center Street between Franklin Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1756, and finds that the bid of Vernon Paving Co. is the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. Whereupon Councilman Gordon offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1780, awarding the contract.to Vernon Paving Co., at the prices named in its bid, said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Does: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. $. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for the improvement of portions of Penn Street and Oak Avenue, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1762, and finds that the bid of H -K Grading & Paving Co., Inc. is the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. Whereupon Councilman Gordon offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1781, awarding the contract to H -K Grading & Paving Co.,Inc. at the prices named in its bid, said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. -12- X 4'79 6. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for the improvement of Hillcrest Street between Palm Avenue and Imperial Highway, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1758, and finds that the bid of W. W. Holt Constr. Co. is the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. Whereupon Councilman Frederick offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1782, awarding the contract to W. W. Holt Constr. Co. at the prices named in its bid, said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The decision regarding award of contract for playing courts at the Recreation Center was discussed, bids for construction of said playing courts having been received by the City on December 23, 1957. City Manager Sailors stated that the Architect, Mr. Ray Wright, had investigated the cement contractors involved in said construction and as a result of such investigation it was his recom- mendation that the lowest bidder, James H. Wilson, not be awarded the contract due to lack of experience. The next lowest bid was submitted by Ben F. Smith, Inc. in amount of $77,133.00. City Attorney Bush inquired of Mr. Wilson if he felt under the circumstances, due to his lack of experience, that the City's position was well taken and that he was not qualified. Mr. Wilson agreed that it was. City Attorney Bush further stated that based upon the independent recommendation of the Architect, it was now a question of fact to determine who the lowest responsible bidder was. The Council inquired of the Architect if investigation had been made of the next lowest bidder, Ben F. Smith, Inc., and the Architect stated said bidder had twenty years experience in playing court work. City Attorney Bush stated it would be in order for the Council to make its findings and determinations. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Re's,olutldhi (Ito 1',ej7791i' li''titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO BEN F. SMITH, INC. A CERTAIN CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLAYING COURTS AT THE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER IN AND FOR 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 Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. -13- X 480 2. The Mayor requested the Director of Building and Safety, Donald S. Woodford, to explain the changes in the Zoning Map as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Council con- curring in said changes, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 516, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING SECTION 302 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 507, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 434•, which was read. 3. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 514, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF MARBLE OR PIN BALL GAMES AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES, _. DECEARING. SUCH DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE A NUISANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. It was then moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Coun- cilman Frederick and unanimously carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk; that the further reading of Ordinance No. 514 be waived. I -loved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon that Ordinance No. 514, entitled: AIN' ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF MARBLE OR PIN BALL GAMES AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES, DECLARING SUCH DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE A NUISANCE: PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held December 23, 1957, 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 and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. None NEW BUSINESS -14- X 481 PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval on the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 3751 - 3943, cinclusive: General Fund $ 124,764.48 Recreation Fund 2,947.41 Pension Fund 32007.51 Trust Fund 1,097.20 YO TAL $ 131,816.60 Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 1163 - 1199 Water Operating Fund TOTAL Inclusive: $ 13,512.46 13,512.46 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 Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- - man Baker, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:18 otclock P.M. Carried. , APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, ZVI Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk -15-