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1960 SEP 28 CC MIN1665 El Segundo, California September 26, 1960 A regular meeting of the City'Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which an ,invo- cation "was given by Mr. Jack Clark, of First Church of Christ, Scientist. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E.,Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P.M: .,ROLL CALL Councilmen_Present:- Fredorick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None.*` READING -OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING '.The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, held September 12, 1960, having; beerr read and no : @,tror or ' omission having ,1:).L`en noted, it was moved by Council- man Frederick, secondedi)by Coyne lman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded-. � Motion carrieed. � SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS. Ay 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fWretofore fixed for the reception of bids on a fire -truck as per 4pecifications prepared by the Fire Ghi.ef,-and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bid's therefor. The Clerk replied she had five bids. in her possession,tafter which it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Counciill man Tandy,. said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Motlan carried. Said bids are as follows: The Seagrave Corporation - - - - - $ 27,904.42 Crown Coach CorP poration - - - - - 29 016 60 � Van Pelt Fire Trucks - - - - No Bid Mack Motor Truck Corporation - - - No Bid American LaFrance - - - - - - No Bid Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be referred to the City Manager and the Fire Chief for checking and report at the next regular meeting to be held October 10, 1960. Motion carried. 2. The Ayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed-for the reception of bids on School Traffic signals at the intersections of Lomita and Grand, Palm and Center, and - Richmond and Mariposa,-and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk replied she had-six bids in her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Motion carried. Said bias are as follows: Sherwin Electric Service - - - - - $ 61107.00 Allen Engineering Company - - - - - - 6,10.00 Steiny and Mitchell, Inc. - - - - - - '6,604.00 Westates Electrical Construction Co. - 6,635.00 Fischbach and Moore, Inc. - - - - - - 6,780.00 -1- 0 . N S El Segundo, California September 26, 1960 A regular meeting of the City'Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which an ,invo- cation "was given by Mr. Jack Clark, of First Church of Christ, Scientist. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E.,Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P.M: .,ROLL CALL Councilmen_Present:- Fredorick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None.*` READING -OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING '.The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, held September 12, 1960, having; beerr read and no : @,tror or ' omission having ,1:).L`en noted, it was moved by Council- man Frederick, secondedi)by Coyne lman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded-. � Motion carrieed. � SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS. Ay 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fWretofore fixed for the reception of bids on a fire -truck as per 4pecifications prepared by the Fire Ghi.ef,-and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bid's therefor. The Clerk replied she had five bids. in her possession,tafter which it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Counciill man Tandy,. said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Motlan carried. Said bids are as follows: The Seagrave Corporation - - - - - $ 27,904.42 Crown Coach CorP poration - - - - - 29 016 60 � Van Pelt Fire Trucks - - - - No Bid Mack Motor Truck Corporation - - - No Bid American LaFrance - - - - - - No Bid Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be referred to the City Manager and the Fire Chief for checking and report at the next regular meeting to be held October 10, 1960. Motion carried. 2. The Ayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed-for the reception of bids on School Traffic signals at the intersections of Lomita and Grand, Palm and Center, and - Richmond and Mariposa,-and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk replied she had-six bids in her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Motion carried. Said bias are as follows: Sherwin Electric Service - - - - - $ 61107.00 Allen Engineering Company - - - - - - 6,10.00 Steiny and Mitchell, Inc. - - - - - - '6,604.00 Westates Electrical Construction Co. - 6,635.00 Fischbach and Moore, Inc. - - - - - - 6,780.00 -1- 0 X 1066 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederic]<, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Worl<s for tabulation and report back later at this meeting. Motion carried. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time aril place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on traffic signals at the intersection of Standard Street and El Segundo Boulevard, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had any bids in her possession. The Clerk replied sherh ad six bids, after which it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Said bids are as follows: Fischbach and Moore,, Incorporated - - - $ 11,113.00 Steiny and Mitchell, Inc. - - - - - - - - 1.11563.00 Westates Electric Construction Co. - - - 11,573.00 Allen Engineering Company - - - - - - - 11,749.00 Sherwin Electric Service - - - - - - - 11,990.00 Electric & Machinery Service, Inc. - - - 12,560.00 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report back later at this meeting. Motion carried. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and:-place heretofore fixed for the hearing on' proposed amendments to Ordin- ance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning,-Ordinance) as recommended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 450, regarding intrusions into required side yards, and height of structures in C -M and M -1 zones, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk advised that affidavit of publication of notice was in her file. The Mayor then ingi_d red if any written communi- cations had.been received, and there being none, the Mayor inquiredi if anyone present desired to address the. Council on the matter. No one. responding,..it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tan(iy, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. There- after, Councilman Gordon introduced an ordinance effecting the above amendments, entitled: r AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO; CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS., which was read. 5. The Mayor announced that this was the time j,and place heretofore fixed for the hearing in the matter ci-f improvement of the public street and alley immediately adjacent to Ve property known and described as Lots 17 and 18, Block 60, El Segundo Sheet No. 3, Map Book 20 -23 in the notice given the owner thereof, Mr'. Ray A. Martin, by letter dated September 19, 1960, and executed for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo by Robert L. Webb, Jr.,.Superin- tendent'of Streets. The City Clerk also informed the said City Council.that affidavit-of the personal service and posting of a letter of demand•and notice rwere on file in her office., and that no written communications had been filed in her office. The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present desiring-to be heard in the above mentioned matter. No one responded. -2- 106'7 All interested persons, having been given full oppor- tunity to show cause why said work and improvement should not be ordered, and the matter being fully considered, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, that all work described and set forth in said letter of demand and notice be done by the Superintendent of Streets upon the expiration of the time therein provided for, the owner to do the same, and that pursuant to the applicable provisions of law pertaining thereto,!the costs of such work be duly assessed against said property, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen'None; Absent: Councilmen None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: DOROTHEA FITZGERALD, LIBRARIAN•, stating that due to over- crowded conditions, it would be necessary to temporarily limit the study time for students as follows: Elementary and Junior High School students until 7 otclock p.m. Monday through Thursday; High School and College students from 7 to 9 o'clock p.m. Ordered filed. CATHERINE HANSON, CHAIRMAN, STUDY COMMITTEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPERIAL STRIP, notifying that a public hearing I_ will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, September 29, 1960, at 7:30 p.m. Ordered filed. PETITION signed by Mrs. E. C. Patterson, Secretary, Imperial School, and 20 others, requesting that a left turn signal at Imperial and Sepulveda intersection be installed to serve cars traveling east and west on Imperial Highway. Moved by Councilman Frederick ", seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the City of Los Angeles be• contacted regarding the a above request and if it concurs, said request be forwarded to the Division -of Engineers, State of California. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. SJM ENTERPRISES, expressing appreciation for the reception given the Carnival at the recent Community Fair and Showcase of Progress. Councilman Swanson stated it had been brought to his attention that on Friday of the Carnival week end, the price of carnival rides had been increased a nickel. Councilman Frederick suggested that in the future the prices to be charged should be stipulated so that there would be no opportunity for a recurrence i of this incident, and that the Chamber of Commerce should be so advised. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Hawthorne had filed with said Commission a proposal for the annexation of Maurice Annexation to said City. Ordered filed. -3- X 1068 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Lawndale had filed with said Commission, proposal for Annexation No. 5 to said City. Ordered filed. MR. DAVID LEE MASSEY, requesting permission to obtain a license for portable shoe shining Lousiness. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that David Lee Massey be permitted to obtain a City l.ecense for a portable shoe shining business, in accordance with Section 16.134 of the City Code. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being appli- cation for transfer of Off Sale Seer and Wine license at Grand Avenue Market, 401 East Grand Avenue. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dr. John D. Meschuk addressed the Council regarding the agreement between the Chamber of Commerce and the City of E1 Segundo; that in order to help said Chamber of Commerce to get a start he had not objected to the financial support given it by the City; that at the 1959 Showcase of Progress an indebt- edness of $4,000 was incurred which was absorbed by the City and which he felt should have been repaid. Mr. Floyd-Wallace also addressed the Council in protest to the limited activity and expense of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Stephen B. Doss, 849 Penn Street, inquired of the Council concerning the coming School Bond election. Mrs. Hiller, 414 West Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council in protest to airplane noise; that planes are turning to the south before going;to the ocean, and making a very un- pleasant situation for property owners in the northwest section of El Segundo, and requested help in circulating a petition. Mayor Baker stated the City would do all in its power to abate the nuisance; that many letters had been written to Mr. Fox, Airport Manager, and for a short time the condition. was somewhat relieved; that-a telephone number had been furn- ished to call when airplane noise became a nuisance. City Manager Sailors stated that recently Mrs. Karl Barmore had called on him regarding the problem; that she is a member of the Sound Abatement Committee which meets monthly at the airport and that she had also suggested preparation of a petition addressed to the Federal Aviation Agency; that she would distribute copies of such a petition to all. civic organizations. The following persons also protested against unnecessary airplane noise: Mrs. B.'E. Jarrett, 954'Ilillcrest Street; Mr. Claude Peterson, 935 Hillcrest Street; Mr. E. G. Zerkie, 943 Cedar Street, and Mr. Earl E. Outzs, 616 West Walnut Avenue. Mr. Peter Binder addressed the Council regarding dirty sidewalks on the west side of Main Street from Pine Avenue south beyond Penny Profit Market; that he felt it was the responsi- bility of the City to keep the sidewalks clean. .REPORTS OF OFFICERSFAND SPECIAL COMMITTEES -4- It X 1169 a CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS,.AS FOLLOWS: 1. That previously the Council had been advised that an attempt had been made to have the Metropolitan Water District design and construct the continuation of the West Coast Feeder Line into El Segundo, which continuation-of approximately 3,000 feet would be paid for by'the City and the Flood Control District; that the Metropolitan Water District had stated it did not wish to"take on this obligation; that.the Los Angeles County Flood Control District had !"informed the City it desired the City to do the designing of said continuation and to let the bids for con- struction. The necessary agreement will be presented for Council's consideration an an early date. 2. A request has been received from the California Bank for extension of its Mobile Trailer Permit to December 1', 1960, and he recommended such extension. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above request be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Complaints have been received by the Recreation and Parks Department .and Commission relative.to small children playing along the Pacific Electric right -of -way and. the Pacific - Electric cars while the parents are attending baseball games. It is the Department's and Commission's recommendation that a chain link fence be erected along the entire south boundary of our Recreation Center, at an estimated cost of .$950.00, and he concurred in said recommendation. Ile further stated that if the fencing was approved, the cost would be charged to the Contingency Fund, as the improvement was not budgeted. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Requested that the following change be made in the Water Department personnel: 1 - Skilled Laborer, be eliminated and 1 - Water Plant Operator, be added. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- Gordon, Swanson, Tandy X 1U7U It 5. That quotations had been received for a compost grinder for use in the Recreabion and Parks Department-, and it was recommended that the compost grinder be purchased from Pacific Toro Company at a cost of :$$20.00, which item is included in the budget. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the above recommendation abe approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. That quotations had been received fora 16 M Projectbrt,,j•;,p portable P.A. System and Record Player, a Tape Recorder and - Outdoor Speakers, which items are contained in the current budget; this equipment had been thoroughly shopped and tested and it was recommended that said equipment be purchased from Coast Visual Education Company, at a cost of $867.12. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen' Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. That the current Fire Insurance Policy providing $271,635.00 coverage on all property for the City of El Segundo would expire on October 8, -1960, and he recommended that it be renewed with the McCarthy Insurance Agency at a premium of $1)923-1.8. ,..•- Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: 'Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. That quotations had been received covering radio equipment, which items are contained in the current budget, and he recommended that the quotation of Motorola Communications, Inc., amounting to $12,487.48, which is the law bid, be approved; �t also that when said equipment is installed, a fifty percent con - tribution'from State and Federal Civil Defense funds could be applied for. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -6- N 9. Presented for the CouncilIs consideration, an agreement with Marion J. Varner and Associates to prepare necessary plans and specifications for an addition to the I[eadquarters Fire Station, at a cost of 8% of the actual struction cost; that said agreement had been approved.by City Attorney as to form, and he recommended approval of agreement. X the con - the said Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Marion J. Varner and Associates, to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the addition to the Ileadquarters Fire Station", presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 10. Presented for the Councilts consideration final draft of Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and this City for additional sewage capacity in the Iyperion Treatment Plant, and recommended that said agreement, which has been approved by the City Attorney, be approved and signed and that payment in amount. of $329,582.00 be authorized. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the City of E1 Segundo for addi- tional swwage capacitytin the Hyperion Treatment Plant, presented to this Council.at,this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payment in the amount of $329,582.00, being the amount in full for said increased capacity, be made. ,Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 11. Requested permission to take five clays vacation effective October 10, 1960. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Brederick, the request.be granted. Motion carried. 12. Advised the Council that at the meeting of the Los Angeles County Division of the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities to be held October 6, 1960, 7:15 otclock p.m. at Roger Young Auditorium, 936 West Washington Boulevard,'Los Angeles, the matter of redistribution of gasoline tax money would >e voted upon; that a second committee had been appointed to make a study of the matter and would present its report. -7- 1071 X 1072 CITY ATTORNEY: Mr. Sailors, City Manager, presented for the Council's consideration a resolution effecting the employment of Mr. Wm. McKenzie Brown as Special Counsel. to assist in preparation of special assessment proceedings. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1935, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINT- ING AND EMPLOYING SPECIAL COUNSEI, TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF'SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS., which 'was read,'Ue adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS .FOLLOWS: 1. That at the last Council meeting the request of Mr. Hugh M. Williams, representing Blind Industries of Cali - fornia,'had been referred to the Police Department and that a report had been received from the Police Department verifying the information given'by Mr.'Williams. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that per- mission be granted Mr.'Hugh M. Williams to obtain a license solicit within the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS-FOLLOWS: 1. That all bids received earlier at this meeting for school traffic signals at the intersections of Lomita and Grand, Palm and Center, and Richmond and Mariposa, had been checked and he recommended that the bid of Sherwin Electric Service, the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for the installation of Traffic Signals at the intersections of Grand and Lomita, Palm and Center, and Richmond and Mariposa, and accepted bids at this meeting; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids and recommended that the bid of Sherwin Electric Service, the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Sherwin Electric Service, the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; apd M X 1073 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded, for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the official_ seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and I 1r{ 1 1. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of Sherwin Electric Service, are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is instructed to return the checkssof all unsuccessful bidders. Carried.by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Manager Sailors stated that when the budget was prepared this item was anticipated to be paid out of gasoline tax; that we have been informed by the State that gasoline tax money cannot be used for specific locations and it should therefore be charged to contingencies. 2. That all bids received earlier at this meeting for traffic signals at. the intersections of Standard Street and E1 Segundo Boulevard had been checked, and he recommended that the bid of Fischbach and Moore, Incorporated, the lowest respon- sible bid, be accepted. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Qordon, the matter be taken under con - sideration until the next regular meeting to be held October 10th. Motion carried. . 3. Presented for the Council-Is approval, plans and specifications No. 60 -11 for installing storm drain in East Holly Avenue between Eucalyptus Drive and Standard Street- and the alleys in Blocks 41 and 60, as such construction is necessary before improvement of said alleys, and recommendedssaid plans be approved and the City Clerk authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be•adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 60 -11" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE STORM DRAIN IN EAST HOLLY AVENUE BETWEEN EUC,AI.YPTUS DRIVE AND STANDARD STREET AND THE ALLEYS INTBLOCKSTT41ti.afldt`.60 ,,,..IN.;THE!)CITYNOF,;BL :SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIAN dated September 26, 1960, presented to this Council. at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby 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 gfixed for October 10, 1960. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, .and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -9- Gordon, Swanson, Tandy X 1074 4. That the City Clerk had received. a petition on July 25, 1.960, signed by more than fifty percent of the owners of the front footage of Irene Court; that provisions under Section 5876 of the Streets and Highways Code are as follows: "- -where a petition signed by the owners of more than fifty percent (50%).of. tht - front footage of the block has been filed with the City Clerlt requesting the installation of such improvements, said superintendent of streets may, and upon the .instructions of the lhgislative body of the city, shall notify the owner or person in possession of the property fronting on that portion of the street in such block in which no curb or sidewalk has been constructed theretofore, to construct or cause to be constructed a curb or sidewalk or both.-"(Note: As used in this chapter, "Sidewalk and curbs" also in- cludes tpavementt.) Two - thirds (66 -2/3 %) of subject property owners have deposited funds- with the City Treasurer to cover the cost of construction, and in order to accomplish the construction of said Irene Court, it is requested that the Superintendent of Streets be authori ed to proceed as provided in said Section 5876 of the Streets and Highways Code, which provides a period of sixty days for'the owners of subject property to cause the work to be done, and if itl-is not done, the work is carried out by the Superintendent of Streets and property owners assessed. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen'None; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS t The following demands having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 11272 to 11385, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - $69,031,42 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - 4,161.50 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 1.338.60 TOTAL $74,531.52 Demand Register,- Water Department- Demands Nos. 3495 to 3533, Inclusive Water Operating Fund - - - - - $36,201.35 „ TOTAL $36,201!•35 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the,nespective•funds covering the same. Carried by the follow- ing--vote:' Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; • Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No further appear appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:08 o'clock P. M. Motion carried. Respec ally submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor -10-