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1964 FEB 24 CC MINX 1663 E1 Segundo, California February 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 Father Brannigan of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7: 00 0' clock p. m. Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent ROLL CALL Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held February 3, 1964 and the regular meeting held February 10, 1964, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. pins: At this time, Mayor Baker presented the following people with service Miss Dorothea Fitzgerald, Librarian 30 years Robert L. Webb, Director of Public Works 10 years James Hines, Fire Department 10 years and thanked them for their loyalty and service to the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Unclassified Use Permit request of Douglas Aircraft Company for a Helistop on property located at 2332 E. E1 Segundo Boulevard and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of this hearing were in her possession. Mayor Baker inquired if any written communications had been received, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council on the matter. No person desiring to be heard in the matter, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that Resolution No. 2074, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UN- CLASSIFIED USE PERMIT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT COMPANY, INC., TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A HELISTOP- LIMITED USE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2332 E. 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, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -1- Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and x X 1664 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the appeal of Christine C. Sheflott, from the decision of the Planning Commission granting a variance to increase the number of employees to twelve from five, at any one time during an eight hour period, to be engaged in the manufacture, processing and treatment of food, in a C -2 Zone on property located at 1300 E. Imperial Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of this hearing were in her possession, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written communi- cations had been received, and the Clerk replied that she had received a petition signed by Mr. D. M. McMillan and 33 others, opposing the granting of this variance. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the granting of this variance. Mr. Stephen B. Doss, 509 E. Walnut, addressed the Council stating that he had observed the premises of the business in question and always found them to be clean, free of noise and odors and a credit to the neighborhood. He saw no reason for denying this variance and felt that if the Council did not grant the variance, they should refund the $25. 00 paid by Varig Airlines upon application for same. Mr. Philip Battaglia, Attorney, of Flint & MacKay, representing Dobbs Catering, then made himself available to answer any questions anyone might have. Councilman Swanson asked Mr. Battaglia to discuss the parking situation at the Varig site. Mr. Battaglia stated that in the original building permit, the parcel was described as 100' x 1501, calling for a building on 501, parking area on the other 501. In order to clear up any problems involved in parking, Dobbs has executed a lease, contingent upon the outcome of this appeal, with the landlord, covering 1001, spelling out the fact that the building will be used for the catering service and the 50' unimproved area, other than the blacktop, will be used for parking. It is a five year lease with option to renew and it has been submitted to the office of the City Attorney and the Zoning Office. Mr. Lin Price, Attorney, representing Varig Airlines, stating that the Planning Commission had held two hearings on this matter and their final decision was to allow the variance on account of economic conditions that prevail; that the negotiations between Varig and Dobbs are now held up by virtue of this appeal, and that it was well known in zoning laws that the findings of the Commission are binding and final except where the Commission is abusing its discretion, where there has been fraud, or where all the facts were not before them. Others speaking in favor of this variance were Mr. William R. Shields, Regional Manager of Varig Airlines and Mr. Allen Jonas, owner of the property at 1300 E. Imperial Ave. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in opposition to the proposed variance, and Mrs. Christine Sheflott 1028 E. Acacia Avenue, acid owner of 1129 E. Acacia Avenue, addressed the Council stating the following seasons for her opposition: a) Infringing on rights of R -1 owners if` increased number of employees are permitted. trash. b) Alley behind Varig congested with delivery trucks and full of c) Possibility of around the clock activity with resultant noise. d) Inadequate parking. e) Increased exposure to transient help common in food plants. Mrs. Marie Witt, 1103 E. Acacia Avenue, while not living in the affected area, objected to the granting of the proposed variance for the following reasons: -2- X 1665 a) One lady has had property damage constantly to her fence; that it is being repaired at present but not in a new condition. b) There is overloading of the trash cans in the alley. c) Zoning laws should be kept - the granting of variances breaks them. Mr. Jim Witt, 1103 E. Acacia Avenue, representing the E1 Segundo Citizens and Property Owners Association, read a letter to the Council in which attention was called to the fact that owners of property within a radius of three hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property should receive notice of such hearing; that inquiry was made at the City to determine how the 300 foot radius was established and that the explanation was given that a point was located within the center of the property and a 300 ft. radius drawn from that point; that a review of notices sent and received on variances pre- viously granted seemed to confirm that the method demonstrated had been followed. He further asked that if this was the case, would past variances granted without proper notification being given be considered valid. Mr. Witt further asked that all citizens who had appeared before the Council at this meeting be given consideration as they have done so to ask help in protecting their community. After all testimony had been received in favor of and in opposition to the proposed increase in number of employees at the hereinabove described location, Mayor Baker closed the hearing. Councilman Tandy made a motion that the decision in the matter be postponed until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held March 9, 1964 in order to allow the Council to study the many arguments presented. Councilman Frederick then stated that no decision could be made until the matter of the mailing of notices of public hearing has been cleared up. Councilman Tandy then amended his motion to include a study of this question. Councilman Swanson then seconded this motion and it was unanimously carried. At the hour of 8:00 p. m. upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the meeting was recessed for the purpose of conducting a hearing as a Board of Appeals in the matter of Louis M. Barnes' request for per- mission to use the front single apartment of a duplex located at 211 -213 Eucalyptus Drive for office purposes, this hearing pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Building Code, 1961 Edition. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 o'clock p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker. 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. CITY OF DOWNEY, STEPHEN G. SKINNER, JR. , MAYOR, enclosing copy of Resolution No. 1336 of said City, requesting that the formula for matching funds under the recent one cent gas tax law be revised, and urging cities in Los Angeles County to take similar action. The Council favoring such action, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2075, entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE COLLIER -UNRUH LOCAL TRANSPORTATION DE- VELOPMENT ACT, which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen none; Absent: Councilmen none. -3- X 1666 2. MR. HANK BENNER., 529 Sierra Place, requesting permission to have dancing at The Target, 221 Richmond Street. The request not having been cleared through the Building and Fire Departments, the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. 3. GAYLE T. MARTIN, City Manager, MANHATTAN BEACH, re- questing Council's approval and cooperation for a proposed Bicycle Path to extend from King Harbor Marina to Marina Del Rey. By general consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation -and report. 4. CITY OF LAKEWOOD, enclosing a copy of its Resolution No. 1437 petitioning the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to invite proposals for private financing and construction of a mass transportation system. Councilman Tandy stated he had recently attended a hearing in the State Building to determine if the Committee should move in favor of or against the current bill by Senator Rees which would revise the Metropolitan Traffic Authority from the way it is presently constituted; that it was his opinion that it would not be in order at this time to adopt any resolution, but that we should wait until the State Legislature indicates what it is going to do before we take any action. Thereafter, the communication was ordered filed. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 579, granting variance to alter and improve existing operations at 337 South Aviation Boulevard, requested by Industrial Asphalt of California, Inc. Ordered filed pending appeal period. 6. EL SEGUNDO NURSERY SCHOOL GROUP, requesting per- mission to hold a fund raising rummage sale at the Woman's Club, 541 Standard Street, on March 6 and 7, 1964. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the E1 Segundo Nursery School Group be permitted to hold a fund raising rummage sale at the Woman's Club, 541 Standard Street on March 6 and 7, 1964. Motion carried. 7. HARRY LERNER AND ASSOCIATES, requesting that their office be notified before any action is taken by the Council regarding Pay TV or subscription TV. Ordered filed. 8. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting that the following warrants which are outstanding, unaccounted for and unpaid, be cancelled and that new warrants be issued to replace PR 4597 and DP 3635: Number Amount PR 4597 $ 5.00 DP 3635 373.31 DP 4247 6.19 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above numbered warrants be cancelled and that . new warranisbe issued to replace PR. 4597 land DP 3635 fdr' $.5' `0.0 and $'3 T3'.:31..resp�'ctidely..Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick., Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen none; Absent: Councilmen none. 9. REBEKAH LODGE, Virginia Flathers, 444 Main Street, re- questing a permit to hold a rummage sale at the Odd Fellows Hall on Grand Avenue April 10 and 11, 1964. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the Rebekah Lodge be permitted to hold a rummage sale at the Odd Fellows Hall on Grand Avenue April 10 and 11, 1964. Motion carried. 10. CAMPFIRE GIRLS, MISS ANITA KORTS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, requesting permission to conduct its annual candy sale within the City of E1 Segundo from April 10 to May 9, 1964. Me X 166'7 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport the Camp Fire Girls be permitted to conduct its annual candy sale within the City of E1 Segundo from April 10 to May 9, 1964. Motion carried. 11. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Inglewood has filed with said Commission a, proposal for the Second Hillcrest Territory Annexation to said City. Ordered filed. 12. EL SEGUNDO ASSEMBLY #142, ORDER,OF RAINBOW FOR GIRLS, requesting permission to sell donuts door to door on Saturday, March 7 and March 14, in the City of El Segundo. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the E1 Segundo Assembly #142, Order of Rainbow for Girls, be permitted to sell donuts door to door on Saturday, March 7 and March 14 in the City of E1 Segundo. Motion carried. 13. SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION, INC., stating that a bill for the formation of a new Agriculture District had been introduced in Legislature but that. more supporting.data was necessary, and that we would be kept informed of future progress. The Council desiring time to study the matter, the communication was ordered held until the. next regular Council meeting to be held March 9, 1964. 14. MRS.. MARIE STINNETT, asking the Council to endorse her for appointment as the new Postmaster, since the present Postmaster, Edythe Burgett, will retire from office on April 30, 1964. It was then moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson and unanimously carried that the Council endorse Mrs. Marie Stinnett for the position of Postmaster and that letters of recommendation for such appoint- ment be written to the proper persons. 15. JACK F. THATCHER, PRESIDENT, EL SEGUNDO KIWANIS CLUB, being a resolution adopted by the E1 Segundo Kiwanis Club at its regular meeting held February 18, 1964, commending the City of E1 Segundo and all officers of the Sister City Committee for the outstanding success of the trip to Guaymas, Mexico from February 7 through February 11, 1964, and expressing appreciation for the bringing about of a better understanding between the peoples of the two cities. By general consent, the Mayor said he would write a letter of thanks to Mr. Thatcher. 16. MRS. CATHERINE S. HANSON, 726 Maryland Street, being a letter of resignation from the Planning. Commission, of which she has been a member since its inception in 1947. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the resignation be accepted with deep regret and that the Mayor write a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Hansen for the seventeen years of service she has unselfishly given the City.. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Tom Robertson, Realtor, 119 W. Grand Ave. , addressed the Council and proposed a question as to whether or not it was a violation of the City Code to place campaign signs in the front yards of residences. The City Attorney read the provisions of Section 34. 10. 10 of the City Code pertaining to R. -1 residences and advised that it was a technical violation of such laws to place campaign posters other than those permitted by said section, and technically, large signs such as the questioner referred to were in violation of the City Code. A general discussion ensued which it was decided that the Council did not have the power to set aside the re- strictions of the, zoning law without the adoption of an amendment thereto, and no action was taken. I.M X 1668 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE THE FOLLOWING REPORTS: 1. Presented to the Council a claim registered by Mr. Charles W. Bell, a Sanitation Department employee. The matter had been dis- cussed with the City Attorney and the claim was found to be valid. City Manager Sailors therefore recommended that the City reimburse Mr. Bell in the amount of $1,097.41. Motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson that pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 395. 1, of the Military and Veterans Code, Mr. Bell's claim be granted in the amount of $1, 097. 41. 2. Reported that at the present time the Parks Department is one man short and recommended that instead of hiring a replacement, the City call for bids to contract the maintenance. of the Civic Center. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the City.Manager attempt to secure bids for the maintenance of the Civic Center with the stipulation that the beauty of the area must be maintained at least as well as it is at present. Motion carried. 3. Reported that bids had been received for one mobile radio unit and are tabulated as follows: Motorola General Electric $ 573..72 $ 626.00 In view of the fact that Motorola submitted the low bid, it was recommended that a purchase order be issued to them in the amount of $573. 72. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the bid of Motorola be accepted and a purchase order be issued to them in the amount of $573. 72. Motion carried by the following vote: I Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Reported that bids had been solicited for fire hose and are tabulated as follows: Wardlow Fire Equipment Co. $ 1,838.40 American Rubber Mfg. Co. 1,980.00 Halprin Supply Co. 1,870.80 In view of the fact that Wardlow Fire Equipment Co, submitted the low bid, it was recommended that the fire hose be purchased from them. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the bid of Wardlow Fire Equipment Co. be accepted and a purchase order issued to them in the amount of $1, 838.40. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Reported that bids had been solicited for the furnishing and installation of draperies for the E1 Segundo City Library and are tabulated as follows: Alperts Yardstick Stores $ 1,427.40 Sears 1,024.36 Barker Bros. No Bid In view of the fact that Sears submitted the low bid, it was re- commended that a purchase order be issued to them for this installation. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman ffm X 1669 Swanson that the bid of Sears be accepted and a purchase order be issued them in the amount of $1, 024. 36. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Reported t4at he is conducting a study of the application for a Taxi and Car Rental Franchise presented to the City Council by Mr. V. Lane Knight on behalf of Robert and Nancy Rockhold. Mrs. Dora Woods Franz, Special Accountant representing Mr. Nelson Reitz of E1 Segundo Cab Co., addressed the Council to substantiate his stand in the matter. Mr. Knight was granted 4 weeks in order to present his clients' case, after which Mr. Reitz will be permitted 4 weeks for rebuttal. . A determination will then be made by the Council. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council that the Director of Public Works has filed with her office the Assessment #69 covering the north /south alley in Tract 3012. The matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on March 23, 1964. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a request had been received from William H. and Molly F. D. Dawes for a Quitclaim Deed covering a certain easement for pipes and conduits for the distribution of water as reserved to Sausal Redondo Water Company No. 1 for Lot 7, Block 3, Tract 1685, E1 Segundo and he presented such a Quitclaim Deed for the Council's consideration at this time. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement over Lot 7 in Block 3 of Tract No. 1685 in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los:Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, is no longer needed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said easement from the City to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dawes. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised the Council that Security First .National Bank has initiated a suit against the City in the amount of $153. 68. The action is based upon the theory that the City, through the County of Los Angeles who acts as the City's Assessor and Tax Collector, has improperly taxed them on safe deposit boxes.. This matter has been referred to the County Counsel who will act in the City's defense. At this time the City Attorney asked that the Council authorize and direct this action taken by him in their behalf. Motion was made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the Council approve the City Attorney's action. Motion carried. 3. Presented for the Council.'s consideration a resolution granting to North American Aviation, Inc., and Vickers Incorporated, a conditional -7- X 16'70 encroachment permit for the placing of a directory sign on the southeast corner of Imperial Highway and Nash Street. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2076, entitled: A RESOLUTION -OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC. , AND . VICKERS INCORPORATED, A CERTAIN CON- DITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO ENCROACH UPON A CERTAIN PORTION OF NASH STREET 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, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the installation of floodlights at the Recreation Center baseball diamond by McBride Electric was deficient in proper protection of the metal poles and that in accepting the work, an amount of $429. 75 was withheld from payment to the contractor due to the lack of complete performance. Recommended that an amount not to exceed $429. 75 be authorized to correct the deficiencies that are now developing. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the amount of $429. 75 be authorized to correct the deficiencies in the flood - lighting of the Recreation Center baseball :diamond. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that the construction of the storm drain pumping facility at the E1 Segundo Recreation Center has now been satisfactorily completed and recommended that Council approve and accept the work on this project and that Notice of Completion has been filed with the County Recorder's Office. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the work on the Recreation Center pumping facility be accepted and approved. Motion carried. 3. Reported on the study for improvement of traffic and parking in the 300 block of Concord Street. It was the opinion of the members of the Traffic Committee that the request for one -way traffic should be denied since this would lead to confusion and would not conform to existing traffic patterns in this area. The committee believed that to establish one -way traffic in one block in an area where there are no other one -way streets would tend to increase accidents. Therefore, Mr. Webb recommended widening the street to 40' between curb faces, thereby providing two lanes for parking and adequately providing for the flow of traffic.. This could be accomplished under the Assessment District Improvement Act of 1911 following the presentation of a petition signed by 60% of the property owners in the block. Mrs. C. J. Manson, 341 Concord Street.., then addressed the Council to protest this assessment. She stated that the street is wide enough for normal traffic but that the MTA bus uses this area as a turn- around, making it necessary to have parking on only one side of the street. She felt that the bus company should be asked to find another route or they should be made to pay for the widening of the street. 11:Z X 16'71 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the recommendation of the Traffic Committee be accepted, with the provision_ that "parking on both sides of the street be provided for resi- dents of the are.a,.'.and--'£hat_ the _City Manager ,.contact -the MTA regarding a change of route for the busses. Motion unanimously carried. 4. Advised the Council that work on the East Imperial Storm Drain has now been completed in a satisfactory manner and recommended that the work be accepted and approved and Notice of Completion filed. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the re- commendation of the Director of Public Works and that the East Imperial Storm Drain, with Sully- Miller Company as Contractor, is hereby accepted as complete as of February 24, 1964; 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 Los Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Tandy asked that. the Director of Public Works Webb give a report on the status of the James S. White contract for the Center Street Storm Drain Project. Mr. Webb reported that all of the asphalt pavement has been completed and all concrete work is finished. There are minor repairs of pavement, installation of lawns, landscaping, patching of curbs, driveways, sidewalks and miscellaneous clean -up items still to be taken care of. These will probably be finished in the next few weeks. As to the retention basin, -the grading is practically completed, the walls of the pumping tower are complete, the roof will probably be poured in about 2 weeks. Mr. White is in the process of meeting with the property owners to discuss the replacement of landscaping. He is doing rough grading and planting grass and when that is completed he will discuss shrubbery with the property owners. California Street has been -paved. Mr. Harold Wray, 802 Center Street, addressed the Council to ask about the problem of the dirt that was left on the side of the street which was not paved and which is still a problem to the residents because of the dust. Mr. Webb informed Mr. Wray that this dirt will have to be flushed away but at this time it can't be done because it would flood out the construction of the pumping tower at the end of the street. However, he was assured that the City would endeavor to keep the dust down by sprinkling this dirt periodically and the street sweeper would continue to be used in an effort to take away some of the dirt until such time as the construction of the pumping tower is completed and the street can be flushed completely clean. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Warrants No. 4440to 4676 inclusive: General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 172.-136.52 Water Operating Fund . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 585.14 Library Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,118.94 Pension Fund . . 9,002.53 Water Consumers Fund . . . . . . . . . . 132.21 Trust Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,635.71 TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 219, 611.05 X 16'72 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport 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, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Kimport announced there would be a Southwest Area Planning Commission Committee meeting on Thursday, February 27th to consider Electronic Traffic Controls. Councilman Frederick stated that he had been advised by a re- presentative of North American Aviation that it is anticipating building improvements amounting to around five million dollars within the next five years, but are waiting until storm drain work is more nearly completed. Director of Public Works Webb stated that Mr. Gene Kruger of the Southern California Edison Company had advised him that the assessed valuation of this plant would be increased 10 to 11 million dollars within a very few years. At this time Mayor Baker announced that Mr. Robert E. Brown, Jr. had been reappointed to the Planning Commission for a term of four years expiring February 22, 1968, and requested approval of such appointment. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Mayor of the City of El Segundo, of Mr. Robert E. Brown, Jr, as a member of the Planning Commission for a term of four years ending February 22, 1968, be and the.same, is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick., Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No other business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:50 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ' • cr_ c/ unice U. Creason City Clerk APPROVED: ayor