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1958 JUL 14 CC MINX 612 El Segundo, California July 14, 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 meet- ing to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which a prayer was offered by Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building and Safety. The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M. Councilmen Present: Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Councilmen Absent: Baker and Frederick READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held June 23, 1958, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the public hearing on proposed change of zone from C -2 to R -3 for certain properties on the south side of Imperi- al Highway easterly of Main Street, as recommended by the Plan- ning Commission in its Resolution No. 369. The Clerk advised that affidavits of Publication and Mailing of Notices were in her possession.'as well as the complete file of the Planning Commission and fo the City Council to date, whereupon the Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived regarding the proposed change of zone, and there being none, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed change of zone. No one responded. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change, and the following per- sons addressed the Council and stated their�easons for opposition: H. 0. Bullock, 314 East Imperial Highway William Doran, 720 East Imperial Highway After hearing all persons desiring to be heard in the matter, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, Seconded by Councilman Gor- don, the hearing be closed. Carried. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the matter be taken under advisement. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick The Mayor announced this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on appeal of Wm. A. Meader from the decision of the Planning Commission, regarding his request to have apart- ments on the ground floor in a C -2 zone. At this time, Mr. Mea- der requested the hearing be continued to allow the matter of - 1 - 613 proposed change of zone along Imperial Highway to be resolved, as his property is in the affected zone. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Mr. Meader's request for continuance of hearing be granted, and that the hearing be continued until August 11, 1958. Mo- tion carried. The Mayor announced this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on amendment to Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) relating to the parking of ve- hicles or trailers on residential lots. The Clerk advised that due and regular notice of the hearing had been given and that Affidavit of Publication of said notice is on file. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications re- garding said amendment had been received, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of said amendment. No one responded. The Mayor inquired if anyone de- sired to speak in opposition of said amendment. The following persons addressed the Council and stated their reasons for op- position: Floyd Wallace Mrs. Lenz Mr. Evans, 218 Whiting Street Mr. Robertson, 219 East Oak Avenue Wm. J. Coulter, 522 California Street Mr. Bailey, 738 Penn Street No other person desiring to be heard, it was moved by Coun- cilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the hearing be closed. Motion unanimously carried. After carefully considering all the testimony received, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the parking of vehicles or trailers on residential lots not be followed and the Council take no action in connection therewith. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following communications received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and disposed of in the manner indicated: COTTON & FRANCISCO, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, June 25,195$, sub- mitting proposal for auditing books and accounts of the City for the fiscal year 195$ -59. City Manager Sailors recommended such proposal be accepted, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council- man Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from Cotton & Francisco, Public Accountants, dated June 25, 195$, - 2 - X 614 proposing to audit the books and accounts of the City of E1 Segundo for the fiscal year 1958 -59 as follows: General Government books and accounts -- $1,500 Water Department books and accounts - - -- 900 be,received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby approves said proposal and accepts same, and that the said proposal and this acceptance thereof shall be and constitute the agreement between said Public Account- ants and the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and.Frederick COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, July 7, 1958, being notice that the City of Inglewood had filed a proposal for annexation with Secretary of said Commission for territory known as Island Ter- ritory, being located near intersection of Florence Avenue and Hillcrest Boulevard. Ordered filed. FRANK SULLIVAN, MAYOR, CITY OF BAKERSFTELD, July $, 195$, transmittink copy of redolution adopted by Bakersfield's City Council concerning proposed distribution of Federal Urban Funds similar to existing California State Law which provides for distribution of Federal Secondary or Feeder Road Funds to Counties of this State, and suggesting this Council consider the' matter and pass similar resolution. The Council concurring in by Councilman Gordon, seconded lowing resolution be adopted: above suggestion, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, the fol- WHEREAS, the Federal -Aid Highway Act has apportioned certain Federal sums to the State of California on a long - range program and will continue such apportionment for each fixcal year until 1972 for the purpose of eliminating in the state existing deficiencies in Interstate, Primary and Secondary Highways and extensions of these systems within Urban areas; and WHEREAS, the apportionment received each fiscal year by the State of California is based (A) 45 per centum for projects on the Federal -aid primary highway system; (B) 30 per centum for projects on the Federal - aid secondary high- way system; (C) 25 per centum for projects on extensions WHEREAS, the apportionment so made will, over the next 14 years, improve the standards of all important highways necessary to the .motoring public who use said primary and secondary systems and extensions of these systems within the Urban areas; and WHEREAS, by an act of the State Legislature of Cali- fornia referred to as Chapter 5 "Federal Aid. for Secondary Highways" being Sections 2200 to 2214 inclusive, of the - 3 - X Streets and Highways Code, all Federal funds apportioned to the State of California for secondary systems have been allocated to the counties for county highways through- out the state in the following amounts: not less than 87 -1 /2f of the money apportioned to California for projects in the Federal -aid secondary system except that during the fiscal years of 1957 -58 and 1958-59, at least 9$. -1 /2f of such monies shall be expended for the improvement of coun- ty highways; and WHEREAS, Section 2210.5 of said Streets and Highways Code further provides that the State shall contribute to- ward the improvement of county highways, in addition to the amount provided for in the preceding paragraph, money not to exceed $100,000 in any one year except that during the fiscal years 1957 -58 and 1958 -59 no county shall re- ceive in excess of.$200,000 in any one year; and WHEREAS, the counties may use such Federal -aid second- ary highway funds only in rural areas and said county roads using Federal -aid funds must end at the boundary of an Ur- ban area regardless of whether it be in an incorporated area or an unincorporated Urban area; and WHEREAS, an unreasonable burden has been and will con- tinue to be placed on local City governments in extending into the Urban areas the road systems which are eligible for Federal Aid under the Federal Act, unless the Federal money for such Urban extensions is made available- to Cities in a like manner that Federal secondary highway funds are made available to the counties of the State of California by Chapter 5 of the Streets and Highways Code of said State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,.AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the League of California Cities be and it is hereby urged to immediately prepare necessary legislation for presentation to the State Legislature on January 2, 1959, for the purpose of adding a Chapter to the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, similar to Chapter 5 thereof, which will allocate the.Federal -aid Ur- ban Money to Cities on a formula similar to the formula used in allocating State Gas Tax Money to Cities; that such formula take into consideration the.population of unincor- porated area contiguous to an incorporated city; and that any unincorporated Urban area not contiguous to a City, and having a population in excess of 5000 inhabitants as provided for in the Federal Law, be treated the same as incorporated Cities. 2. That the League of California Cities be urged to secure passage of such legislation as Urgency Legislation so that it will take effect immediately. 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the League of California Cities; Governor of the State of California; Members of the Senate and Legislature repre- senting this area. - 4 - 615 X 616 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick G. N. COOK, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION, June 27, 195$, stating that Resolution No. 1813 of the E1 Segundo City Coun- cil regarding construction of the San Diego Freeway had been presented to the California Highway Commission at its meeting on June 25, and setting forth certain information as to financ- ing said freeway. Ordered filed. MRS. MARY LEICHTLE, June 2$, 195$, expressing appreciation to the Council for the 001d Timers Clublf. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, June 3039•195$2 transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 372, interpreting farming as an M -2 use. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 372, adopted at its regular meeting held June 25, 1958, interpreting farming as an M -2 use. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick PLANNING COMMISSION, June 30, 1958, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 373, acknowledging retirement of Gordon Whitnall & Associates as Planning Consultants for the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. . PLANNING COMMISSION, June 23, 1958, transmitting copy of Tentative Map of Tract No. 23195, being located westerly of Loma Vista Street to the westerly city boundary and southerly of Holly Avenue, for recommendation. City Engineer R. L. Webb, Jr. recommended that the subdivider of the Tract provide all utilities including street lights, fire hydrants as recommended by the Fire Department, streets, curbs and sidewalks according to previously approved standard plans and specifications, and that the necessary public streets be offered for dedication to the city. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Mayor Benfield, that the suggestions of the City Engineer be accepted by the City Council as its recommendation to the Planning Gommission for the purpose of serving it in its further consideration of the Tentative Map of Tract No. 23195• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick Not Voting: Councilman Gordon - 5 - x PETITION SIGNED BY HERMAN MORGAN, GLEN L. PARTLOW AND GEORGE E. GORDON, SR., owners of property fronting on Holly Avenue, requesting the City to vacate that portion of.Holly Avenue between Hillcrest and Valley Streets, and agreeing to assume apportionate cost involved. . Discussion ensued, in which Councilman Gordon did not participate, and by general consent the matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for checking proposed area requested to be vacated for description and any easements that should be reserved in the event a vacation is undertaken. . L. A. ALLEN, CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION, July 10, 1958s advising the Council that said Commission has for study at present the problem of a lot split of Lot 6, Block 4, Tract No. 1685; that observation disclosed that a dirt road existed between the Cityls boundary line and a fence installed by the City of Los Angeles, some 50 feet west of the E1 Segundo Bound- ary line, and that it was the thought of said Commission that right of way or easement for street purposes might be obtained from the City of Los Angeles. By general consent, the matter was taken under submission. RACHEL E. WHITNEY, 716 West Oak Avenue, July 11, 1958, re- questing an extension of time on permit to occupy a trailer dur- ing construction of a residence at said address. Director of Building and Safety Woodford recommended such extension be granted. It was moved by Councilman Meschuk, se- conded by Councilman Gordon, that the permit to occupy a trailer of Rachel E. Whitney, 716 West Oak Avenue, be extended 90 days. carried. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, July 14, chase of General Obligation Bonds of the Discussion ensued between members of the Treasurer, disclosing the fact that if a itself for the purchase of such bonds on Treasurer would have to act immediately. 1958, regarding pur- City of E1 Segundo. Council and the City a opportunity presented the open market, the Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer of the City of E1 Segundo be, and she is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase City of El Segundo General Obligation Bonds at par value or less, plus accrued interest, in her dis- cretion, as they become available in an aggregate value not exceeding 450,000. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick ERNEST C. SIGHTS, 512 East Oak Avenue, July 14, 1958, ex- pressing appreciation for service rendered by the Police and Fire Departments recently to James Wilson who suffered a fatal heart attack. Copy of the letter was requested to be given to the Police and Fire Departments, after which the communication was ordered filed. 61'7 X 618 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Zonetta Cargill addressed use of Library Park by the School D Council if it intended to offer the District. Mayor Benfield stated no from the School District, and if it the School Board should make such a the Council istrict, and use of said request had desired to request. regarding the inquired of the park to the been received ase the park, Keith Sanders, 428 Kansas Street, requested permission of the Council to allow Boy Scouts to paint house numbers on curbs. After considerable discussion between members of the Council, City Engineer Webb and Mr. Sanders, the request was denied. Members of the El Segundo Museum Committee addressed the Council regarding disposition of some of the museum items. Mayor Benfield advised the committee it was an administrative matter and should be taken up with the City Manager. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Councilts consideration a resolution fixing salaries for city employees at 3.6J increase, due to cost of living adjustment and certain other changes. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Resolution No. 188, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPEN- SATION OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY, AND OF THE VARIOUS EMPLOYEES THEREOF; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1621 OF SAID COUNCIL AND ALL RESOLUTIONS AMENDATORY OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 16212 which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen.Baker and Frederick 2. The City Manager requested the City Attorney to explain the present status of the OASDI-SERS integration, and after City Attorney Bush's explanation, it was moved by Council Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1$17, author- izing the Mayor to execute "Application and Agreement" with the State for OASDI coverage, which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield floes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick - 7 - X 619 Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 529, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM., which was read. 3. That the proposed Health Agreement with the County of Los Angeles had been referred to him for investigation, and after having made such investigation, he recommended approval of said Agreement. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement for Health Services between the County of Los.Angeles and the City of E1 Segundo, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute same for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick 4. Presented for the Council's approval the proposed bud- get for the City of E1 Segundo for the fiscal year 195$ -59• The Council being familiar with the matter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, said Budget be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote': Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposed agreement between the E1 Segundo Chamber and the City of E1 Se- gundo. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the E1 Segundo Chamber of Com- merce presented to this Council at this meeting be and the same is hereby approved; and MW X 620 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sign said agreement for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk to attest same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and. Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick. The City Attorney then stated it was his understanding the City desired to make funds available immediately for the purpose of best serving and advertising the City through the medium of the Chamber of Commerce; that the Contract itself pro- vides that it will use its efforts and carry-on projects based upon the amount of money allocated to it from time to time. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the sum of $12,000 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated for advertising purposes during the fiscal year 1958 -59 and employed to the terms and conditions of that certain contract between the City of E1 Segundo and the Chamber of Commerce this day approved and authorized to be executed on behalf of the City, and that $1,000 of said sum be paid upon execution of the Contract by the Chamber of Commerce and the balance thereof be paid in installments of $1,000 payable on the first day of each month, commencing August 1, 1958• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: Advised the Council that a Notice of Injury and Claim for Damages had been filed against the City of El Segundo by Mrs. Clara A. Brown and Miss Helen M. Brown, due to an automobile accident on Sepulveda Boulevard on April 9, 1958, and that a copy of said claim had been transmitted to the Insurance Carrier. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in forwarding a copy of said claim to the Insurance Carrier is hereby approved. Carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Councilts consideration Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the State of California for the maintenance, cleaning and sweeping of Sepulveda Boulevard, within said City, and recommended said Amend- ment be approved. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: X 621 WHEREAS, the State of California, through its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, has presented Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Maintenance of the State Highway in the City of E1 Segundo dated July 1, 1958; and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said Amendment No. 1 in full and is familiar with the contents thereof; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that said Amendment No. 1 is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to sign the same on behalf of said City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick. 2. That he was in receipt of a communication from the Title Insurance and Trust Company, advising that the portion of Maryland Street between the Pacific Electric Tracks and Mariposa Avenue is most probably covered by a street easement to the City of E1 Segundo, and upon vacation of the easement, the title would revert to adjoining owners; therefore the City could not sell the property since it does not hold fee title. By general consent, the matter was tabled until a later date. 3. That he had been requested to make investigation and report on a driveway at 754 Hillcrest Street, and at this time reported that the old asphalt will be replaced and a barricade placed so that it cannot be driven over until it is set. 4. Recommended that the Concession Building at the Rec- reation Center, constructed by Robert L. Reeves Construction Co., be accepted, and a Notice of Completion be filed; that certain outside paving remains to be done, which is not a part of the con- tract, and this can be done by City forces at the end of the present baseball season. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the Concession Building at the Community Rec- reation Center constructed by Robert L. Reeves Construction Co., is hereby accepted as completed as of July 142 1958; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion of said Concession Building, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. V -10- X 622 Carried by the following,.-vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick. 5. Presented plans and specifications for removal of old building and construction of new building at Pumping Station No. 1, on Imperial Highway, and recommended that plans and speci- fications be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Mayor Benfield, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS No. 58 -611 and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING BRICK BUILDING AT SANITATION DEPART- MENT PUMPING STATION NO. 1 AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PUMP HOUSE" dated July 14, 19580 presented to this Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said notice, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby author- ized and instructed to cause said notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed for August 11, 1958. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield. Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick. 6. Presented for the Councilts consideration plans and specifications for the construction of a locker room for the Street Department personnel at the Warehouse, and recommended said plans and specifications be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 58 -3" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR ADDITION TO AND MODIFICATION OF EXISTING VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING AT THE CITY WAREHOUSEtt, dated July 14, 1958, presented to this Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby author- ized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner As required by law, the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed for August 11, 1958. -11- x 623 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick. 7. Presented plans and specifications for Storm Water Pumping Units to be installed at Franklin Avenue and Alley East of Eucalyptus Drive, and recommended that plans and specifications be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, .seconded by- Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS N0. P- 58 -3-11 and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR STORM WATER PUMPING UNITS TO BE INSTALLED AT FRANKLIN AVENUE AND ALLEY EAST OF EUCALYPTUS DRIVE" dated July lq, 19582 presented to this Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and that the City Clerk be and'she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed for July 28, 1958• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick. 8: That heretofore a Change Order had been presented to this Council covering installation of certain sprinkling equipment, that a firm price of $1,969.00 had been received from the present Contractor, to accomplish this work on the basis of Change Order; that the Council had directed this work be accomplished by City forces but that after checking, no City employees are available to do this work as it should be done by men who are specialized in this type of installation, and he recommended that the Council reconsider its former action and authorize the work to be done by a sprinkler contractor. After discussion, the matter was - -taken under consideration until a later date. 9. That his attention had been called to the matter of ventilation in the main room in the Club House of the Community Recreation Center, especially when showing movies during the day time when windows have to be closed to darken the room, and he recommended installation of two pushers in the gabled portion of the wall of the main room. After discussion, the matter was taken under consideration until a later date. . -12- X 624 10. Advised the Council that the Division of Highways had suggested the adoption of a resolution by said Council ,signifying its intention to prohibit parking at any time on Sepulveda Boulevard from Rosecrans to Grand Avenue, and that parking be prohibited on Sepulveda Boulevard from Grand Avenue to Imperial Highway from 7 to 9 A.M. and 3 to 6 P.M., in order that said Division of Highways may proceed with the design and construction of median divider strips and left turning lanes on Sepulveda Boulevard, within the City of El Segundo, and he recommended that these parking restrictions be imposed at the earliest possible date. After discussion, Director of Public Works Webb was requested to question the consistency of allowing parking southerly of Rosecrans Avenue on Sepulveda Boulevard, and that the Council would be in favor of prohibiting parking gas requested providing neighboring cities are required to pro- hibit parking in the same manner. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The appointment of Mr. Volney J. Stefflre as a Citi- zen representative to the Metropolitan Government Study Com- mission was suggested by Councilman Meschuk and was approved by the Council. The appointment of an alternate Citizen repre- sentative will be made later. PAYING BILLS The following demands having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records were read: Demand Resister - Demands Nos. 5356 to 5550, inclusive: General Fund $ 115,171.17 Pension Fund 28,962.21 Trust Fund 239.30 TOTAL $ 144072.68 Demand Resister - Water Department - Demands Nos. 1571 to 1616 Inclusive: Water Operating Fund $ 11.792.37 TOTAL $ 11,792.37 Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the demands be allowed and warrants orderd drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Baker and Frederick. NEW BUSINESS None. There being no further business to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Council- man Meschuk, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11:20 Otclock P.M. Carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: y C er Mayor -13-