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1961 AUG 14 CC MINA regular meeting of the City Council ifornia, was held in the Council Chamber of above date. Prior to calling the meeting to pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United a few moments of sblent prayer. E1 Segundo, California August 14, 1961 of the City of E1 Segundo, Cal - the City Hall of said City, on the order, those present joined in States of America, followed by The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present': Frederick, Swanson, Tandy .and Mayor Baker; Councilman Absent: Gordon. READING .OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held July 24, 1961, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. 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 following manner: 1231 1. H. B. ATWOOD, Southern Pacific Company, regarding question of control of Western Pacific Railroad by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, and offering to explain Southern Pacific Company's program so that if the Council were asked to make any decision, it might have the benefit of knowing both sides of the case. Ordered filed. 2. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with said- Commission for proposed Dilanian Annexation, and the City of Inglewood has filed a proposal for Ninth Century Territory Annexation to said City. Ordered filed. 3. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being person to person transfer of "B" Off` Sale Beer and Wine Iicense at Grand Avenue Market, 301 East Grand Avenue. Ordered filed. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 486 recommending proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance). The matter has been set for hearing before the City Council at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, September 11, 1961. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 487 recommending proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507. The matter has been set for hearing before the City Council at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, September 25, 1961. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 488 recommending approval of final Tract Maps of Tracts Nos. 26556 and 26557. At the request of the Director of Public Works, action on this matter was held until later in this meeting. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 489 clarifying ambiguity of use in a C-2 zone• to include marketing resistance wire and metal strips. -1- - I X 1232 The Council concurring in the clarification of said matter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the action of the Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolu- tion No. 489 to include marketing resistance wire and metal strips in' a C -2 Zone be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and. Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 8. RUTH HOPP, City Treasurer, August 11, 1961, certifying that the following warrant: No. Date Issued Payee Amount 13083 6 -12 -61 Frank Iowe, M. D, $10.00 is outstanding, unaccounted for and unpaid. The City Treasurer stated she has made diligent inquiry with ref- erence` to the above warrant and from that investigation it appears that said warrant has been lost and never presented for payment; that. under the circumstances, it is respectfully recommended that said outstanding warrant be ordered cancelled and a new warrant be issued to replace it. The City Treasurer further requests that she be authorized to make delivery of such new warrant to the payee thereof upon receiving his written promise to immediately refund the respective amount presented thereby in the event said original warrant is presented to the City properly negotiated, and to hold said City and its officers harmless in the premises. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: . RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby authorized to cause the following warrant to be cancelled: No. Date Issued Payee Amount 13083 6 -12 -61 Frank Lowe, M. D. $ 10.00 which is outstanding, unaccounted for and unpaid; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby authorized to issue a new warranttoto replace said warrant; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ,that the City Treasurer be. authorized to make delivery of said new warrant to the respective payee thereof, upon receipt of his written promise to. (immediately refund the respective amount represented thereby in the event said original warrant is' presented to the City properly negotiated, and to hold the said City and its officers harmless in the premises; and BE IT FINALLY 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 ofssuch cancellation in their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -2- - - V-A 9. LEONARDS INTERNATIONAL, being letter of commendation of our Police Department. Mayor Baker asked that a copy of the letter be given the Police Department, after which the communication was ordered filed. 10. J. A. HAPKE, member of Recreation Commission, stating he has been transferred to the California Chemical Company and will not be living ,in E1 Segundo, therefore tendered his resignation from said Commission. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the resignation of J. A. Hapke as Recreation Commissioner, be ` accepted with regret. A40tion carried, Mayor Baker stated he would write a letter to Mr. Hapke, express- ing appreciation on behalf of the Council and the City, for his service on the Recreation Commission. By general consent, the amatter of appointing a new member to the Recreation Commission was taken under consideration. 11. CITY OF AVALON, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 1126 urging adoption of laws prohibiting any person who subscribes to Commun- ism to enroll in tax - supported institutions above high school level. Ordered filed. letters thanking the City of El Segundo for having received copies of its Resolution No. 1969 on the above matter were received from Ruth B Benell, Mayor of the City of Pico Rivera, Margaret L Heartwell, City Clerk of Long Beach, Assemblyman Charles E. Chapel, Senator Clair Engle, and Gayle T. Martin, 'City Manager of Manhattan Beach. 12. MRS. WILLIAM C. HOBE, stating the Richmond Street PTA is planning a Halloween Carnival on October 28th, and requesting a temporary business license for that date. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Parent - Teacher Association of Richmond Street School be granted a free license to hold a Halloween Carnival under Section 16.5 of the City Code, as requested in their letter dated August 7, 1961. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmeh Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; 13. WIILIAM B. McKESSON, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, commending the Police Department, and Officer Bruce Clements in particular, in the thorough and professional investigation in the case against Donald Keith Platt and Robert Earl Whitley. After noting that the Police Department has a copy of the letter, the communication was ordered filed. None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that bids had been solicited from various agencies cover- ing the City's annual oil lubricant requirements, and recommended that the bid of Tidewater Oil Company, being the lowest responsible bid, be accepted. ISIE 1233 X 1234 Moved by Councilman Tandy, secondedbby Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1973, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF TIDEWATER OIL COMPANY FOR FURNISHING THE OIL AND LUBRICANT REQUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1961. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: 'Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2. Advised that bids had been solicited from various agencies for the City's annual asphaltic concrete requirements, and recommended that that the bid of Industrial Asphalt Company be` accepted, it being the lowest bid in terms of time and travel. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 1974: . entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ` CITY OF EL SEGUNDO& CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT OF CALIF., INC.. FOR FURNISHING THE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS TO ` SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR; BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1961. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes:9 Councilmen 'None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 3. Advised that bids had been solicited for the City's annual asphaltic emulsion requirements, and recommended that the bid of American Bitumuls & Asphalt Company be accepted, it being the . lowest responsible bidder. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No`. 1975, entitled: ` A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA; ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF AMERICAN BITUMULS & ASPHALT COMPANY FOR FURNISHING THE ASPHALTIC EMULSION REQUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, EEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1961. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes:, Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -4- KI 4. Recommended exoneration of relocation permit bond furnished by Mr. D. R. Newton covering relocation of a building to 622 West Sycamore Avenue, as the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in compliance with city ordinances. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopbed: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond, dated the 14th day of November, 1960, with DeEstaing R. Newton as Principal and the Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in the sum of $2,000.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to with August 14, 1961. Carried by the fd1dowing vite: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 5. Recommended exoneration of relocation permit bond furnished by Thomas M. and Mary A. Stevens, covering relocation of a building to 835 Ioma Vista Street, as all work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in compliance with City ordinances. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: 1235 RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond, dated the 20th day of February, 1961, with Mary A. Stevens as Principal and Pacific Employers Insurance Company as Surety, in the sum of $2,000.00 be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing there- under subsequent to midnight, this date, to wit: August 14, 1961. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 6. That bids had been solicited for certain remodeling in the Finance Department necessary to enlarge the machine bookkeeping room, establish a new office for the Director of Finance and enable the City Clerk's office to have better air circulation, and recommended that the bid of Southern California Stationers, in `amount `of $1, 905.00 be accepted, it being the lowest bid received. I • Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; 7. That at the last regular Council meeting a letter was received from the Gordon Ambulance Service of Lawndale, requesting permission to operate ambulance service in this City; that the matter had been referred to him for investigation, and he recommended the request be denied, due to the fact that this organization would not be able to comply with the requirements of the County Health Department. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved and the request of Gordon Ambulance Service of Lawndale be denied. -5- X 1236 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 8. Presented for the Council "s consideration the 1961 -62 budget for the City, reflecting the most recent action of the City Council. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the 1961 -62 budget as presented, be 'approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. That she was in receipt of an order sheet from Duane W. Wheeler and Company, a division of Jeffries Banknote Company, for the coming municipal election to be held on April 10, 196Z'; that under the present Purchasing Ordinance, any purchase over $500.00 requires three bids, unless the City Council by majority vote and without amending this Code, waives purchasing procedure to fit a specific purchase; that she recommended the services of Duane Wheeler and Company be retained for for the coming municipal election, and desired to know if it was the Council's desire to retain the same election supplier. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to sign the Order Sheet for Duane W. Wheeler and Company to furnish election forms and supplies for the conduct of the general municipal election to be held on April 10, `1962. ` Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon.' CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Present -ed a letter from Robert E. Austin, Attorney, stating that in the case of California Water Service Company, et al., versus City of Compton, et al., judgment will be signed and entePed into in the near future; the court has determined the amount of expenses for the referee and its apportionment among the parties to the suit, the City` of E1 Segundo I s portion yet to be paid amounting to $1, 26 3.41. The order of the Court requires this to be paid by September 3, 1961, and the City Attorney recommended that the bill be paid. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved, Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilman Swanson; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2. Recently the Director of Public Works recommended the sale of a portion of unneeded ri lght of way in the vicinity of El Segundo Blvd., and Sepulveda; that a deed for this land was executed by the Council, but in order for the buyer to have full possession of this property it would be in order to adopt a Resolution of Intention declaring the City's intention to order the vacation and abandonment of this certain portion of El Segundo Boulevard. - - 20 x Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution of Intention No. 1972, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION, TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 3. As previously requested, he had prepared and prested at this time a resolution commending Roy Sarri on winning the 1500 meter free- style finals of the Japanese National Swimming championship on July 29th. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, Roy Saari won the 1, 500 meterffree- style finals of the Japanese National Swimming championships on July 29, 1961; and WHEREAS, Roy Saari, as a representative of our- E1 Segundo High School and the youth of our community, has conducted himself with distinction and has brought home world -wide acclaim for his accomplishment; and WHEREAS, to Roy Saari there is a sincere and: deep appreciation of his accomplishment which the people of E1 Segundo, and the City Council of the City of El Segundo; wish to acknowledge and enthusiastically express; NOW, . THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, for and on behalf of its individual members, and the residents of the community, does hereby extend to Roy R aari the most heartfelt congratulations; commends him for his out out- standing accomplishment; and thanks him for his distinguished representation of our youth and our schools. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be furnished to ROY SAARI. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1237 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, plans and specifica- tions for streets and utilities in Tracts 26556 and 26557, to be constructed by the Utah Construction and Mining Company; said plans have been approved by the City Engineer's office; that a' bond in total amount of $625,000.00 should` be required of the Utah Construction and Mining Company prior to the City Clerk signing the final tract maps, and recommended approval of said plans and specifications, and amount of required bond; said streets and utilities to be paid for by said Utah Construction and Mining Company. -7- X 1238 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; 2. Presented for the Council's consideration final Tract Maps for Tracts 26556 and 26557, which have been checked and verified by the County Engineer's office; approved by the Planning Commission; approved by the City Engineer's office, and it is recommended said final tract maps be approved by the City Council. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 1976, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAPS OF TRACTS NOS. 26556 and 26557IOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY, CONDITIONED THAT A CERTAIN BOND OR CASH DEPOSIT IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $625, 000. 00 BE MADE AND FURNISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID TRACTS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration, a form of bond to secure improvements of Tracts 26556 and 26557, and recommended that said form be approved by minute resolution. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that bond form entitled: ` BOND TO SECURE IMPROVEMENTS OF TRACTS 'NOS. 26556 and 26557. , which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 4. Presented for the Councilis consideration, a Grant. Deed from the Douglas Aircraft Company to the City of E1 Segundo, in connection with the southerly extension ofDouglas Street in the Utah Construction and Mining Company subdivision tracts. 'This grant is a perpetual easement and right of way for public street purposes, and is necessary to secure the proper alignment of the southerly extension of Douglas Street, which is to be constructed by the Utah Construction and Mining Company, and he therefore recommended said grant deed be accepted. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the deed executed by Douglas Airctaft Company, dated July 19, 1961, conveying to the City of El Segundo for public street purposes, the following described land, to wit: 2:11 The Westerly 6. 54 feet of the West 630 feet of the North 741.43 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 38, Range 14W, S. B. B. & M. , Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Iris Angeles, State of Calif - orni a, except the North 50 feet thereof, which is dedicated for road purposes, AND a triangular parcel contiguous to the above described parcel, the points of the said triangle being described as ' follows: First, being the Northeast corner of the above described parcel; Second, being a point in the Southerly line of El Segundo Boulevard (100 feet wide) and 7 feet Easterly of the above mentioned first point; Third, being a point in the Easterly line of the parcel first described above and 11 feet Southerly of the Northeast corner thereof., for public street purposes to be known as Douglas Street, be accepted, and the City Clerk directed to affect recordation of the same as pre- scribed by law. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 5. That on July 24th bids were received for the construction of City entrance beautification at Main Street and Imperial Avenue, the low bid being submitted by Hydro Construction Company, in amount of $15,892.00. The Engineer's estimate for this construction was $11,000.00, and he therefore recommended all bids be rejected and the work be accomplished by force account. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that all bids for the construction of City entrance beautification at Main Street and Imperial Avenue be rejected. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tano3f, seconded by Council- man Swanson, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works to accomplish the beautification of the entrance to the City at Main Street and Imperial Avenue more economincally by city forces, be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: (Councilman Gordon. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; 6. On July 24, 1961, bids were received for the installation of street trees in the business district of this City, andhhe recommended that the bid of Moulder Bros. in amount of $4, 999.68, the low bid, be accepted. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for bids for the installation of street trees in the business district of El Segundo, and accepted bids on July 24, 1961; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of Moulder Bros. the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bid of Moulder Bros. be- accepted; and BE IT - FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT• THE- Mayor of said City be and he is, hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of, sLd City and in its name, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the same, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received for the installation of street trees iri the business district of the City are hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of Moulder Bros. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 7. Presented for the Council's consideration an easement covering a small portion of land , in the Imperial strip at Iomma Vista Street, requested by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District in connection with the construction of Project No. 431, and: recommended said easement be granted to the Flood Control District and that the Mayor be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerktoto attest. Moved' by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; 8. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from Denn Engineers, of Torrance, California, for the performance of necessary field work, preparation of plans and specifications, and bid documents for �11) A Sanitary Sewer Force Main originating in the vicinity of Kansas Street and Holly Avenue pumped west to Calif- ornia Street, north in California Street to Imperial Highway and west in-Imperial Highway to a connection with the Los Angeles City System and Loma Vista Street: (2) A Storm Drain System draining the area contributing run -off to the low spot in Holly Avenue at Valley Street; pumped from this location west to the Department of Water and Power Right -of -way and then flowing north to discharge in Block 8 of Tract 1685 (north of Oak Avenue and west. of Hillcrest Street), where there is a sump. It is recommended that said proposal be accepted, based on charges as set forth in proposal. It is further recommended that Denn Engineers be authorized to • begin design work immediately and that said Engineers be permitted to submit invoices for payment at the end of each month's work. Mr. Webb stated these items have been approved in the budget; funds are available upon approval of the budget; that plans and speci- fications will be completed by next Spring so that ,this facility will be available for the next succeeding rainy season. The Sanitary Sewer system becomes necessary due to the additional facilities on Sepulveda Boulevard. • Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendations be approved. Carried by the following vote: -10- - - Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 1241 Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; 9. Presented for the Council's consideration plans and speci- fications for the westerly extension of the West Coast Feeder. These plans and specifications have been approved by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and it is recommended these plans and speci- fications be approved and the City Clerk authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 61 -1" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR ,THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST COAST FEEDER EXTENSION IN EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA" dated August 14, 1961, and 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 as September _ll, _1961 Carried by, the following vote: - - - - Ayes: Councilmen_ Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman 'Gordon. 10. Presented for the Council's consideration, proposal of Alderman & Swift, Consulting Engineers, of South Pasadena, California, which proposal is for performance df necessary field work, preparation of plans and specifications, and bid dobuments for the construction of substitute facilities for line ' "B" in Center Street and Imperial Highway as originally contemplated in Project No. 431 of the 1958 County Bond issue, and recommended said proposal be accepted. based on charges as set forth in said proposal. It is further recommended that this firm be permitted to submit invoices for payment at the end of each month's work; that the present work would be of a preliminary nature, and when a construction cost can be arrived at, an additional proposal would then be submitted by the Engineering Company Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendations be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 11. Reported that the modification of the signals and other work at, the intersection of Aviation and E1 Segundo Boulevard has been com- pleted to the satisfaction of the Engineer's office, and recommended this work be accepted and approved, and Notice. of Completion filed. -11- X 1242 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommend- ation of the Director of Public Works and that the modification of. signals and other work at the intersection of Aviation and El Segundo Boulevard is hereby accepted as complete as of August 14, 1961; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Ios Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 13490 to 13659, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 74, 527.15 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,685.66 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - 1,174.00 Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - 76.90 Water Consumer's Fund = - - - 431.19 WaterWater Operating Fund (Demand Nos. 4140 to 4165,' Inclusive) 40, 967.14 TOTAL $ 121, 862. 04 Moved by Councilman Tandy, 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 Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Frederick stated there had been some talk in the newspapers about construction of air raid shelters, and he felt that no charge should be made for air raid shelter permits, but that adequate inspection be provided. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that no that no charge be made for air raid shelter permits, but that adequate inspection be provided. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and. Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. No other business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman. Swanson, -the meeting adjourn until the hour of 3:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 1961, in the Council Chamber of the City of E1 Segundo, California. Motion carried. Respectfull submitted, APPROVED- City y er Mayor -12-