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1964 AUG 24 CC MINX 1'76'7 E1 Segundo, California August 24, 1964 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 invocation was given by Councilman Richard G. Nagel. The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p, m. ROLL CALL Councilman Present: Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Councilmen Absent: Kimport READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held August 3, 1964 and the special meeting held August 20, 1964, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, said minutes 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 dis- posed of in the manner indicated: 1. MRS. OSCAR. B. HANSEN, 803 Eucalyptus Drive, protesting the operation of a plumbing business at 809 Eucalyptus Drive. City Manager Sailors reported that the owner of this plumbing business has been notified that he is in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinances and that he must make arrangements to cease operations at 609 Eucalyptus Drive within 90 days, Mrs. Hansen to be so notified. 2. MRS. JOAN MacQUEEN, being-.a letter of resignation from the Recreation and Parks Commission, effective September 21, 1964. Council- man Frederick made a motion that Mrs. MacQueen's resignation be accepted with regret and that she be sent a letter of commendation and a plaque com- memorating her 15 years of service to the Recreation and Parks Commission; also that she be sent a 15 -year service pin to which she is entitled. Motion seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried. 3. MAYOR WILLIAM GOEDIKE, CITY OF INGLEWOOD, being copy of letter sent from his office to the Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County, opposing the recently enacted County Public Health License Ordinance and newly instituted health inspection fees- provided therein; also CITY OF IRWINDALE, enclosing copy of their resolution stating their opposition to the same ordinance. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man McElhaney that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, Los Angeles County has just adopted -a County- wide Public Health License ordinance which requires the payment of annual license fees for certain business establishments, whether located in the unincorporated area or within city limits; and WHEREAS, the County Tax Collector is in the process of notifying businesses which are required to be licensed, and the fees will be paid directly to the County; and WHEREAS, the City has no jurisdiction with regard to these license fees; and WHEREAS, the County's ability to require fees within cities based upon an opinion of the County Counsel in his interpretation of the State Health & Safety Code; and -1 - X 1768 WHEREAS, the County Public Health License Ordinance is clearly an encroachment upon HomeRule in the conduct of Municipal Government; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council is opposed to the imposition of taxes or fees by any outside agency without the specific consent of this City Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this minute resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the Los. Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 4. WARREN M. DORN, Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County, vehemently opposing a proposal to lower the age limit to .18 from 21 for purchase of alcoholic beverages, and requesting support of this Council. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there has been propounded before the Assembly Interim Committee on Alcoholism and Alcoholic Rehabilitation a suggestion that the State lower the age limit to-18 from 21 for purchase of alcoholic beverages; and WHEREAS, this proposal undoubtedly would lead to mass purchases of liquor by teenagers and result in increased crime rates; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has vehemently opposed such a plan as ludicrous; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo hereby joins the Board of Supervisors and strongly protests any lowering of the age limit in the interest of this community. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; `Absent: Councilman Kimport. 5. MAYOR ROBERT G. BEVERLY, CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, suggesting the name of Manhattan Beach Councilman Ralph T. Dorsey as a candidate for appointment as a City representative to the Board of Directors of the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Ordered filed. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of their Resolution No. 594, recommending proposed amendment to Chapter 34, Zoning, re height in C -M zones. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on September 28, 1964. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of their Resolution No. 595, denying a variance request to develop three 44' lots on property in R -1 Zone located at 1216 E. Maple Ave. An appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission has been received, and the matter has been set for hearing on September 28, 1964. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of their Resolution No. 596 denying a request for Change of Zone from P to C -2 with reference to property located on the East side of Concord St. between Grand Ave. and Franklin Avenue. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. -2- X 1769 9. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of their Resolution No. 597, clarifying ambiguity in use in specified zones with reference to business of "car wash" and "car laundry ". The Council concurring in the recommendation of the Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 597, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the interpretation of "car wash" and "car laundry" be approved. Motion carried. 10. MR. ELMER C. BOLTON, 408 Loma Vista St., pointing out what he felt to be deficiencies in the proposed sidewalk project. City Engineer Webb reported that measurements indicate that improvements in the areas mentioned by Mr. Bolton, i.e., Lot 1, Block 43, SE corner of Richmond and Holly and Lot 1, Block 45, SW corner of Concord and Holly, constitute less than 50% of the block and therefore the provisions of Sec. 34. 71 of the Streets and Highways Code cannot be applied. Mr. Webb was instructed to so inform Mr. Bolton. 11. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, re Notice of In- tention to annex to the Redondo Beach - Gardena Area of the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District. Ordered filed. 12. ANONYMOUS LETTER, received by the Council objecting to conditions on Detroit Products Company premises at E1 Segundo Blvd. and Concord St. Since the writer did not sign his name, Council felt this letter should not be considered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, owner of Detroit Products Company, was in the audience and addressed the Council at this time, stating that he is aware that his company generates an excess of trash while conducting their business of manufacturing but that he did not feel there was any cause for complaint. He invited the Council members to visit his plant and observe the conditions there. 2. MR. CLIFF WALKER, 724 Indiana Court, addressed the Council to commend Mayor Goedike of the City of Inglewood on his stand regarding the County Public Health License Ordinance and health inspection fees. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Public Information Committee - Councilman McElhaney made a motion that the City Manager be instructed to send a memo to each Department Head requesting that a monthly newsletter be submitted to him concerning any newsworthy activity in their department. This newsletter could then be given to the newspaper for publication as they see fit. Motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried. 2. Airport Noise Action and Safety Committee - Councilman Nagel announced that Mr. Emmett W. Ingrum of the E1 Segundo School District had been named to fill the vacancy on the Airport Noise Action and Safety Com- mittee which was brought about by the resignation of Mrs. Joan Tokar. Mayor McGill at this time commended the Airport Noise Action and Safety Committee for their diligence on behalf of the City in regard to the noise problem. 3. Mayor McGill reported that the E1 Segundo Babe Ruth Baseball Team which is competing in the World Series in Woodlands, California, had won their first game and would be playing a New Orleans team on Tuesday, August 25, 1964. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that $30, 000 be budgeted for the purpose of con- structing a Senior Citizens Building at the Recreation Park. It was hoped this amount could be matched by a like amount from a benevolent foundation. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that -3- X 1770 $30, 000 be budgeted for the construction of a Senior Citizens Building at the Recreation Park and that the City Manager be requested to contact the Jocelyn Foundation in an effort to acquire a matching amount. Motion carried. 2. Recommended that the seven (7) working days spent by Ed Helvey with the Championship Baseball Team in Arizona charged to his vacation time be changed to Leave with Pay, and that the time spent at the World Series now being played in Woodlands be handled in the same manner. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the above re- commendation be approved. Motion carried. 3. Recommended that the Park Department budget be amended to authorize all Gardeners to be classified in the grade of Gardener II after they have successfully completed one year of service in the grade of Gardener I. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Frederick that the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 4. Recommended that all employees' salaries be adjusted in accor- dance with a recent survey made by his office and therewith presented; all increases to be effective August 29, 1964. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the salaries of all City employees be adjusted in accordance with such survey, a copy to be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; effective date of salary adjustments to be as re- commended. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 5. Recommended that the uniform allowance for the Fire and Police Departments as established in 1957 be increased in the following amounts: a) Those authorized $3. 00 per month increased to $4. 00 per month. b) Those drawing $6. 00 per month increased to $8. 00 per month. c) Motorcycle officers' allowance be increased from $12. 00 per month to $16. 00 per month. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above recommendations be approved. Motion carried. 6. Recommended that the City's sick leave policies for employees be amended to provide that all employees who have accumulated their maxi- mum of 132 days be paid for one -half of their unused sick leave each year thereafter as long as they maintain 132 days maximum balance; that this be figured from December 1 to December 1 of each year and that any payment due any employee be made by the Finance Department by December 10 and that this policy be effective August 29, 1964. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 7. Recommended that all City employees, including Police and Fire, be authorized fifteen (15) working days vacation after completion of ten years of service. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 8. Recommended that in order to re- establish Shift #4 and put another two -man patrol car in the field at night from 8: 00 p. m. to 4: 00 a. m. , two additional policemen be authorized and that the additional help necessary to maintain the two -man patrol car seven days a week be furnished by existing personnel now in the Police Department. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. -4- McElhaney, Nagel and X 1'7'71 9. Recommended the adoption of a longevity system whereby each employee who qualified would be entitled to a 5% additional salary increase over and above his basic salary after completion of seven (7) years of ser- vice effective August 29, 1964, this longevity system to be extended to include a 10% increase under the same circumstances after completion of fourteen (14) years of service and 15% increase for those having completed 21 years of service. Also recommended that next year a 10% increase over the basic salary be authorized for all those having completed fourteen (14) years or more of service. The following year after that, those completing twenty -one (21) years or more of service be authorized a 15% increase over their basic salary. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 10. Recommended that the current budget be reduced in the amount of $77, 015. 00 by deleting items from each department which could be deferred until the next fiscal year, in order to offset the revenue loss due to the $10, 000, 000 drop in anticipated assessed valuation. Motion made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that items in the amount of $77, 015. 00 be deleted from the current budget. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 11. Reported that by reducing the budget in the amount of $77, 000. 00 and with the additional income anticipated from the Bed Tax recently imposed, the gross tax rate would not have to be increased. 12. Reported that a request had been received from Wylie Labs to purchase Lot 17, Blk. 31 and Lots 8 and 9, Blk. 32, and recommended that he be authorized to determine fair market value for this property by consulting with various realtors. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the City Manager be authorized to consult with various realtors to determine market value of City -owned property in Blocks 31 and 32. Motion carried. 13. Recommended that in view of the failure on the part of the Day- light Window Cleaning Co. to satisfactorily provide the window cleaning services contracted for, that the contract with them be cancelled, and that the following bids be considered: White Glove Bldg. Maintenance Co. $ 88.00 South Shore Maintenance - Frank Tretter $100.00 Jim's Maintenance Service $182.00 In view of the fact that the White Glove Building Maintenance Co. submitted the lowest bid, it was recommended that the contract be given them. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that White Glove Bldg. Maintenance Co. be contracted to provide window cleaning services at the rate of $88. 00 per month. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 14. Requested permission to take five days of his accumulated vacation on or about September 14 thru 18. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick the above request be granted. Motion carried. -5- X 1'7'72 CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Preasented for the Council's consideration a Resolution fixing the amount of money necessary to carry on the business of the various de- partments of the City, pay its bonded indebtedness, meet its obligations under the California State Employees' Retirement Act, maintain the free public library of said City, and acquire, maintain and improve the public parks and recreational facilities for the current fiscal year, which amounts had been prepared by the Director of Finance as follows: For carrying on the various departments of said City, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 917,317 For paying the bonded indebtedness of said City, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 85,100 For meeting and paying the obligations of said City to the State Employees' Retire- ment System under the provisions of the California State Employees' Retirement Act, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 123,771 For the maintenance of the free public library of said City of E1 Segundo, as authorized under the provisions of Section 27401 of the Education Code of the State of California, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 101,698 For the acquisition, maintenance and improvement of the public parks and re- creational facilities of said City, the sum of - - - - $ 154,578 It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2095, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY: PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS: MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ACT: MAINTAIN THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY: AND ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1964-65., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a Resolution fixing the rate of taxes levied in and for said City sufficient to raise the amount of money fixed by the Council in Resolution No. 2095 and the expense of collection of said amount, the rates herein fixed being the rates of taxes for the fiscal year 1964 -65. These amounts as prepared by the Finance Committee are as follows: Total amount needed as set forth in Resolution No. 2095 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1,382,464 Expense of collection of above - - - - - - - - - - $ 3, 150 Z:v X 1'7'73 The respective rates of taxes on each $100. 00 of the assessed valuation necessary to be levied upon the taxable property within the City of E1 Segundo shall be as follows: For carrying on the various department of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ .54 For paying the bonded indebtedness of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- .055 For meeting and paying the obligations of said City in the State Employees' Retirement System under the provisions of the California State Employees' Retirement Act, at - - - - - - - .08 t For maintaining the free public library of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .07 For the acquisition, maintenance and improve- ment of the public parks and recreational facilities of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - .10 Making the total rate hereby levied for all taxable property throughout the City - - - - - - - .845 The above rate of .845 per $100. 00 assessed valuation represents no increase in the tax to be levied in the City. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2096, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY FIXED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL IN RESOLUTION NO. 2095 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 24TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1964, AND THE EXPENSE OF COLLECTION OF SAID AMOUNT, THE SAID RATES HEREIN FIXED BEING THE RATES OF TAXES IN AND FOR SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1964-65., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolution ap- proving, adopting and certifying the Collier -Unruh Local Transportation Development Act, Annual Report of Expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964. Thereafter; it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 2097, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, ADOPTING AND CERTIFYING THE COLLIER -UNRUH LOCAL TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ANNUAL REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR IM- PROVING THE SELECT SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, ENDING JUNE 30, 1964, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: -7- X 1'7'74 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 4. As requested, the City Attorney presented for the Council's con- sideration a resolution appointing a member of the City Council to the City Selection Committee. The Council having previously named Councilman Frederick as the member to serve on said Committee, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2098, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE.. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. Councilman Nagel initiated discussion regarding the desire of the Council to propose that Councilman Frederick be nominated to serve on the Rapid Transit Board, Councilman Frederick stated he felt he could best serve this community by serving on the City Selection Committee instead of being nominated to serve on the Rapid Transit Board, so that he could vote the City's 15 votes and attempt to join with the independent cities in this corridor in order that the best representation might be obtained. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested approval by the Council to have the City's Christmas decorations hung during the first week of December and removed during the first week in January. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 2. Reported that offers had been received for the leasing of the City's water rights as follows: Richfield Oil Co. Texaco Company Mobil Oil Company Inglewood City Water Dept. I t $20. 58 per acre ft. (5 yrs. ) $22. 58 per acre ft. (8 yrs. ) $15. 00 per acre ft. (5 yrs.) No offer (8 yrs.) $14. 00 per acre ft. (5 yrs.) (for 852 acre ft. only) No offer (8 yrs. ) $13. 00 per acre ft. (5 yrs. ) $15. 50 per acre ft. (8 yrs.) and recommended that the highest offer submitted by Richfield Oil Co. in the amount of $20. 58 per acre ft. for 5 years be accepted. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the offer of Richfield Oil Co. in the amount of $20. 58 per acre ft. for 5 years be ac- cepted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. ma McElhaney, Nagel and X 1'7'75 3. Presented for the Council's inspection a map showing the proposed alignment of Douglas Street from Alaska Ave. to Rosecrans Ave. and noted that this alignment was practical and feasible and provided a much better means of communication between Alaska Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue. Due to the difficulty of obtaining permission for railroad crossings at other locations, the Council was _informed that private interests were anxious to fix the route of the roadway in order to proceed with industrial development. It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that the align- ment presented to the Council and designated as Douglas Street as shown on map designated as File G -110, be adopted as the official alignment of Douglas Street from Alaska Avenue to Rosecrans Avenue. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and that the official route of Douglas Street from Alaska Avenue to Rosecrans Avenue be as designated on Engineering map, File G -110. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending the electrical code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10. 1, 10.8, 10. 9, 10.12, 10. 19, 10. 21, 10.25; AND ADDING SECTION 10. 11. 1 TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE REGULATIONS THEREOF, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance 624 was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Ordinance No. 624 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. PAYING BILLS The following bills having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read - Warrants Nos. 6615 thru 6763 inclusive: General Fund . . $ 73, 532.84 Water Operating Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,982. 31 Library Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,967.11 Special Gas Tax Fund . . . . . . . . . . . - -- Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,541.95 Water Consumers Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246.51 Trust Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,103.80 TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,374.52 Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vot e: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Frederick noted that 1967 would be the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of E1 Segundo and suggested that the Mayor ap- X 17'76 point a committee to investigate the costs, etc. , of conducting a 50 -year anniversary celebration. Council concurring in this recommendation, Mayor McGill stated that he would name a committee at the next regular City Council meeting. portions of 2. Councilman Nagel made a motion that /Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Tr. 10454, which had been used as the City Nursery, and Girl Scout campsite be offered for sale, by closed bids, in lots of 50' width, the City Manager to determine a fair market price by consulting with several realtors. Motion seconded by Councilman McElhaney and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 3. Councilman McElhaney announced that application blanks for the position of Recreation and Parks Commissioner would be available for any- one interested in applying and asked that this be given publicity in the paper so that anyone who cares to apply may do so. 4. Councilman McElhaney reported that a group of citizens in E1 Segundo had formed a committee for the purpose of investigating the possibility of acquiring the 1966 World's Fair for E1 Segundo, to be situated on the vacant property to the east of Sepulveda Blvd. which is owned by the Standard Oil Company. This committee consists of Attorney V. Lane Knight as Chairman, Councilman McElhaney as President, Mr. Jack Thatcher as Vice President, Mr. Powell Fredericks as Secretary, Mr. Lloyd Ballmer. as Treasurer and Mr. Clyde Leech as Journalist, and is for investigatory purposes at present to determine if such a project is possible. Contacts are to be made with the City of Long Beach which has been negotiating for this World's Fair and with the Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles as well as with Standard Oil Company to see if they would be in agreement. Surrounding communities will be asked to name four additional representatives to this committee and upon completion of preliminary in- vestigation, the committee will appear before the Council requesting their approval. No other business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilinan McElhaney the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:40 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: ... 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