1958 NOV 03 CC MINX 69'7
El Segundo, California
November 3, 1958
An adjourned 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 Roger Sawyer of Community Methodist Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield,
Mayor, the hour being 7:00 O'clock P. ICI.
Councilmen Present: Baker, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield
Councilmen Absent: Frederick and Gordon
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the regular meetings of the City Council of
one City- of El Segundo, California, held on October 14 and 27,
1958, having been read and no error or omission having been noted,
it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS,
The Mayor announced that this was the time to open bids for
construction of trunk sewer in El Segundo Boulevard, in accordance
with City Specifications 58 -13, and inquired of the City Clerk if
she had any bids therefor. The Clerk stated she had six bids in
her possession, two of which had been received after the time
specified in the Notice Inviting Bids.
After considering the circumstances involved, it was moved
by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Mayor Benfield, to include the
two bids that had been received after the time specified in the
Notice Inviting Bids.
Carried by the following votev
Ayes: Councilman Meschuk and Mayor Benfield
Noes: Councilman Baker
Absent: Councilmen Frederick and Gordon
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Mayor Benfield, the
bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were
as follows:
George Miller Construction Co. ----------- w�41,537.00
Pete Artukovich ---- - - - - --
---------- - - - - -- 49,823.50
Colich Construction Co. ------------ - - - - -- 509990.00
Guho Corporation ------------------- - - - --- 57,$77.00
B. Pecel & Sons, Inc. -------------- - - - --- 53,395.00
Drummond & Bronneck ---------------- -- -- -- 43,610.00
Proved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker,
said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for check-
ing and report later in the meeting. Carried.
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IRITTEN COI�1!UNICATIONS
The following communications received from the persons,
firms or corporations hereinafter named were read to the Council
and were disposed of in the manner indicated:
PLANNING C0I,31ISSION, October 2$, 1958, together with copy
of its Resolution No. 382, granting conditional use permit to
the Kay D Kay Corporation for a hotel at 716 Indiana Court.
Ordered filed.
PLANNING COh111ISSION , October 31, 1958, together with copy of
its Resolution No. 383, granting variance request of the Kay D
Kay Corporation for a sign on the building at 716 Indiana Court.
Ordered filed.
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application
for transfer of On Sale Beer and Udine license by surviving spouse
Virgie iI. Odell, for Blue Goose Cafe, 115 Richmond Street, El
Segundo. Ordered filed.
REID WILSON Redondo Beach, regarding; extension of Aviation
Boulevard and Flagler Lane in Redondo Beach. Ordered filed.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTIOENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, re appor-
tionment of gas tax to City-of El Segundo. Ordered filed.
ROY LUNDER, Octo
to his 1956 Chevrolet
intersection of Grand
stated that a copy of
insurance carrier for
None.
ber 15, 1958, presenting claim Por damage
caused by City -owned Street Sweeper at
Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive. The Clerk
the claim had been given to the City's
handling.
ORAL COItiUII(INICATIONS
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Comprehensive Liability Insurance for the
City of E1 Segundo expires in November; that the bid of Royal
Indemnity Company for the same amount of insurance is 910,029.74;
that a quotation had been received from Lloyds of London for
increased property damage coverage to 01100,000.00, and he recom-
mended that the City renew its present policy with Royal Indem-
nity Company and also increase the City's property damage cover-
age by insuring with Lloyds of London for w75,000.00.
Roved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mieschuk and Mayor Benfield
,does: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen Gordon and Frederick
At this time, the hour being 7 :35 o'clock P. ICI., Council-
man Gordon entered the Council Chamber and immediately took his
seat at the Council Table.
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2. That heretofore authorization had been Pranted to obtain
bids for the purchase of an aerial fire truck; that four bids had
been received, and after careful consideration, the Fire Chief
had recommended the acceptance of the bid of Seagrave Company in
amount of +49,711.30, and requested the Council's approval. Moved
by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the above
recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, I.:eschuk and Mayor Benfield
'floes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Frederick
3. That informal bids were received for one two -ton truck
for the Public Works Department and two four -door sedans for the
Police Department, and recommended that the two -ton truck be pur-
chased from Escobar Ford Agency at its bid price of X3,2$0.86,
and the two Police cars be purchased from Hessell Chevrolet Com-
pany at its bid price of 92,945.00, including trade -ins.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the above recommendations be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield
floes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Frederick
4. That informal bids had been received for a street sweeper;
that three bids had been received, one being received after the
specified time for receiving said bids. After discussion, it was
moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that all
of said bids heretofore received for a street sweeper be rejected
and that sealed bids for a street sweeper be received by this Coun-
cil at 7 :00 o'clock P. Iii., November 10, 1958. Carried.
5. That heretofore a request had been received for a Stop
Sign to be placed at the intersection of Loma Vista Street and
Sycamore Avenue; that investigation by the Traffic Committee had
disclosed the advisability of making Loma Vista a trhough street
from Palm Avenue to Imperial Highway and he recommended Stop
Signs be placed at the east and west entrances of the intersection
of Loma Vista Street and Sycamore Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the above recommendation be approved. Carried.
6. Presented for the Council's consideration the following
recommended policy regarding operation of the Community Recreation
Center on the four major holidays during the year, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter:
No major program or maintenance activity be conducted in
the Community Center, and that only minimum personnel be
employed to insure the protection of facilities and is-
suance of basic necessary equipment.
I•vioved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that
the Council concurs in the above recommended policy. Carried.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS, CONTINUED
At this time, Director of Public Works Webb stated all bids
received earlier at this meeting on the El Segundo trunk sewer
had been checked and he reported that since the lowest bid was
twice the estimated cost, he recommended all bids be taken un-
der advisement until the next regular Council meeting to be held
A ovember 10, 1958.
Ivioved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the above recommendation be approved. Carried.
CITY CLERK IMADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's acceptance Street Deed exe-
cuted by Vasso Snyder covering portions of Lots 239 and 240,
Block 123, for the improvement of Franklin Avenue and Kansas
Street.
I,ioved by Councilman I,Ieschuk,.seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that the deed executed by Vasso Snyder covering the northerly
25 feet of Lot 23Q, Block 123, and the westerly 25 feet of Lots
239 and 240, Block 123,:be accepted, and the City Clerk directed
to effect recordation of the sane as prescribed by law. Carried
by the followinc vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and IIayor Benfield
IJoes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Frederick
CITY ATTORNEY 1,1ADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. As previously directed, he had prepared an amendatory
resolution to Resolution No. 1818 (the salary resolution) to*
compensate Police Officers for pistol marksmanship, and at this
time presented said resolution. Thereafter, it was moved by
Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution
r�o. 1039, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLU-
TION NO. 1818 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) OF SAID
COUNCIL BY ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION, TO BE
KNOWN AS "$.1 IfiARKSMANSHIP", TO PARAGRAPH ( C )
OF SECTION 3 OF PART I OF SAID RESOLUTION, AS
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which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said .motion carried and said resolution was adopted
b;r the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Frederick
2. Reported on the status of the
Court with respect to the taxes imposed
that the recent decision handed dozm by
sates that a possessory interest is not
stated a rehearin- of the case has been
decision of the Supreme
upon Government industry;
the Supreme Court indi-
taxable. He further
requested.
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC 'utlORI1S WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That in the matter of bids received for Christmas decor-
ations, he suggested the Council view the display set up in the
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City "anager's office, whereupon I,Iayor Benfield declared a five
minute recess, the hour being 8 :50 o'clock P. I`'.. At the hour of
9 :00 o'clock P. Ii. the Council reconvened, the following members
answering roll call: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, T�Teschuk and Mayor Benfield.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that Sketch No. 1 submitted by Foley Decorating Company, consist-
ing of 32 lines, be approved, at the cost of '150.00 per line.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and I,.ayor Benfield
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Frederick
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Com-
mittee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands No. 6338 to 6463, inclusive:
General Fund --------------- - - - - -- X63,083.94
Pension Fund --------------- - - - - -- 3,06$.79
Trust Fund ----------------- - - - - -- 570.00_
TOTAL ,722.73
Demand Register - Water Department - Nos. 1820 to 1862,
Inclusive
Water Operating Fund ----- - - - - -- -- �9,04O.69
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. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield
Noes: Councilmen :None
Absent: Councilman Frederick
NEW BUSINESS
At this time Councilman Gordon suggested a resolution con-
gratulating the El Segundo High School Football Team and the
Football Coach be adopted. After discussion it was agreed that
action be withheld at this time.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meet-
ing, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9 :40
o'clock P. Tai.
Re ectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
City Clerk
Mayor /
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