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1951 JUN 13 CC MIN3`74 - s El Segundo, California June 13, 1951 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber in the City Hall of said City on the above date, having been called to order at 7 :00 o'clock P. M. by William R.-Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: Gordon. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 6th day of June, 1951, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following refer- ence to each hereinafter: GORDON WHITNALL, dated June 11, 1951, being a report on in- vestigations made by his office in connection with certain new streets proposed to be constructed by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company in a certain portion of Section 7, in the City of El Segundo, which matter had heretofore been referred to Mr. Whit - nall by the City Council for his recommendations. Said report stated that he had found nothing involved in the proposals made by said•Santa Fe Land Improvement Company that would materially affect the comprehensive master plans now under prep- aration in his office for the industrial development of Sections 7 and 18. Councilman Gordon appeared at the meeting during the read- ing of the foregoing communication, the hour being 7 :02 o'clock P. M. Publi.c.Works Director, Short, stated he had had discussions respecting the problem with Mr. T. E. Brooks, Land Agent of Santa Fe Land Improvement Company and with representatives of the State Highway Department, State of-California ; that in the interim between the last Council meeting and this meeting a new plan had been developed whereby an access road might be constructed which might intersect Sepulveda Boulevard either opposite Maple Avenue or Mariposa Avenue which would thus elim- inate the problem of having offset intersections; that Mr. Brooks had indicated his company would be willing to reserve or dedicate the necessary right of way for such a street, but the improving thereof presented a financial problem. Mr. Short further stated that in view of the industrial de- velopment proposed by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company, which would materially increase the assessed valuation of the City, it was his thought that the City might finance the construction of such proposed roadway. -1- ,y. U. Mr. Lindley Allen, Chairman, City Planning Commission, who was present in the Council Chamber, requested and was given per- mission to address the Council, and stated that said Planning Commission had not as yet had an opportunity to study the pro- posal as made by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company, and he re- quested that the Council take the matter under consideration so that said Planning Commission might make a thorough investigation of the matter and discuss same with representatives of the Santa Fe Land Improvement'Company. Thereupon, by general consent, the matter was referred to the Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo and was taken under further consideration of the Council until its next regular meeting. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, dated May 21, 1951, stating that said Commission has made a survey of all grade crossings in the State of California; had made recommendations for their impro- Y -ement_ and reduction of potential hazards; that said Commission has recently received a Progress Summary made by its Engineering Committee with reference to compliance by cities with such rec- commendations,and that such Summary discloses-the City of E1 Segundo has completed 100% of the recommended improvements. The Commission commended said City for its fine cooperation. Ordered filed. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT, County of Los Angeles, dated June 7, 1951, urging the cooperation of the City of El Segundo in establishing a plan to reduce open burning, and especially weed burning, during the months of August, September and October, and requesting that it be advised the name and telephone number of the City official who will have direct control of weed abate- ment burning, so that final details of a plan proposed by said Air Pollution Control District might be worked out. By general consent the Fire Chief was designated as the person to represent the City of E1 Segundo in collaborating with the Air Polution Control District in working out plans for minimizing weed and other burning within the City of E1 Segundo. JOHN R. GRAY, Assistant Engineer, dated June 13, 1951, tendering his resignation as an employee of the City of El Segundo, effective July 15, 1951 or earlier if a suitable re- placement is found. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the resignation of John R. Gray as Assistant Engineer of the City of E1 Segundo, such resignation to be effective on July 15, 1951, be accepted with regret; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said John R. Gray be granted pay for his accumulated earned 1951 vacation period. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. -2- U,,376 IRMA W. LEHIGH, Clerk, Building and Planning Departments, dated June 12, 1951, tendering her resignation as such Clerk, effective as of midnight August 17, 1951, and requesting that she be paid for her two weeks earned 1950 vacation, plus three days earned 1951 vacation. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peter- son, that the following resolution be adopted: RESQLVED, that-the resignation of Irma W. Lehigh, Clerk, Building and Planning Departments, effective as of midnight on August 17, 1951, be accepted with regret; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Irma W. Lehigh be paid for her two weeks earned 1950 vacation, plus three days earned 1951 vacation. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Councilmen AYES: Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. NOES Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Institute Traffic Engineering, dated June 8, 1951, the fact that any expenses in connection representatives of the City at the 1952 and Highway Problems must be included in 1952 fiscal year. Ordered filed. of Transportation and calling attention to with attendance of ,onference on Street the budget for that MRS. EDNA RANDALL, dated June 11, 19519 making application to operate a Child Care Center at 512 East Franklin Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo. The City Clerk reported that said application had been ap- proved by the Building Inspection with the provision that not to exceed three children would be cared for at said Center; that the Fire Chief had approved said application, provided the number of children to be cared for would not exceed three, and that certain fire fighting equipment be installed on the premises; that report respecting said application from the County Health Officer had not as yet been received. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the application of Mrs. Edna Randall, dated June 11, 1951, for a permit to conduct and maintain a child care center at 512 East Franklin Avenue, in the City of E1 Segundo, be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, together with the reports and rec- ommendations from.the Fire Chief and Building In- spector of the City of E1 Segundo; and -3- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby authorize the issuance of a permit for the conducting of a child care center at the location mentioned, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth as follows, to wit: 1. That this permit shall become effective only if and when the Health Officer of the City.of E1 Segundo shall have approved the application therefor as to health conditions and requirements at the location mentioned. 2. That the permittee shall have paid to the City Clerk the business license fee applicable to said business. 3. That the said permit and the license granted pursuant thereto are revocable by,the City Council at any time upon thirty days' written notice to said permittee. 4. That the said permit and the license author- ized pursuant thereto, shall be subject in all respects to all of the provisions of Ordinance No. 270 of the City of El Segundo and any other ordinance of said City applicable thereto, and subject also to State laws relating thereto. 5. That the licensee must conform with all reasonable requirements of the Health Department, the Building Department, and the Fire Department of the City of E1 Segundo, as same may be ordered from time to time. 6. That the number of children to be cared for in said child care center under this permit is hereby limited to three. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. BOBBY EUGENE HOLLIS, dated June 110 1951; and WILLIAM HAYES DORRICOTT, dated June 13, 1951, each being application for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. The City Clerk at this time stated that each of the fore- going applications had been made by students desiring work during summer vacation and she inquired whether or not the Council desired to indicate a policy at this time with respect to employ- ing such student help. Discussion was had,and it appearing the City did not have sufficient work of a character which such high school students could satisfactorily perform to warrant the hiring of such students, by general consent the City Clerk was directed to -4- IJ 378 inform future pated that the vacation. applicants that at this time it is not antici- City will employ such student help during summer S & M MOTOR MART, dated June 12, 1951, stating that it has recently been advised that a sign and link chain fence hereto- fore erected by it in front of its premises at 400 Main Street is on City property; that such encroachment had been made in- advertently in the mistaken idea that the structure, was being erected on private property. Said Company requested that it be granted a temporary permit to maintain said sign-and fence at its present location with the provision that it would remove same at any time that such structure presented a hazard to persons or property. Donald R. Short, Director of Public Works, at this time stated that the premises in question are owned by Mr. Ace Beall; that the lessees thereof had assumed that the sidewalk was the property line and had thereupon constructed an.iron post, to which is attached a chain barrier and had installed a business advertising sign, all within the City's right of way; that when the matter had been called to his attention, he had made an in- vestigation thereof and had found that the encroachment is of a permanent nature, whereupon he had requested the lessees to ad- dress a communication to the City Council, requesting permission to make such encroachment. The City Attorney stated the Council had authority to grant such permission for said encroachment, if it so desires, or may order the encroachment removed at once. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adop- ted: WHEREAS, there has been presented to this Council a communication in words and figures as follows: "S & M Motor Mart 400 East Main Street E1 Segundo, California June 12, 1951. El Segundo City Council E1 Segundo, California Gentlemen: 'We have recently been advised that our sign and chain along the front of the lot at 400 Main Street is on City property. Before installation we were told that this sign could overhang one third of the sidewalk, and we were very careful not to exceed that distance. The gentleman that gave us this advise apparently did not realize, nor did we, that the property line is some three feet inside the walk, inasmuch as an asphalt mound was built up to the walk some three years ago and is still there. It has been suggested that in view of the fact that this sign was set in four feet of concrete and is somewhat of a duplication of an encroach- ment of years standing, we request permission to temporarily encroach on city property. We will -5- • ln� certainly move the chain and sign involved at the first moment that they appear to affect any person or business adversely. Thank you for your kind consideration. Very truly yours, S & M Motor Mart, W. H. Shapero, Pres. "'; and WHEREAS, after consideration of the subject of encroachment referred to in said communication and upon hearing from the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney with reference thereto, the City Council feels that the action hereinafter taken is indicated; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, does hereby resolve, determine and order as follows: First: That a permit to maintain the encroach- ment described in the above quoted letter be and the same is hereby granted to the owners and occupants of the real property immediately adjacent to the portion of the public street upon which such encroach- ment exists. Second: That this encroachment permit is granted and must be accepted upon and subject to each and all of the following terms and conditions: (a) That the encroachment facilities above described in said above quoted communication are the only facilities or materials covered by this permit, and then only in the locations in which the same exist at this time, unless, by further written consent of the City Council, authority for any change or addition is first obtained. (b) That this permission is temporary only and may be revoked by the City Council at any time, without notice, without cause and without liability and upon any such revocation, the per - mittees or their successors and assigns, as owners and occupants of the said adjoining property, shall immediately, at their own cost and expense, cause such encroachment facilities and materials to be immediately removed and the surface of the public street disturbed thereby restored to a level, safe and proper condition, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer of the said City. (c) That the said permittees and their suc- cessors in interest or assigns, as owners and occupants of said adjoining property, by accept- ance hereof, shall thereby agree to indemnify and save the City of El Segundo, its successors, agents, servants and employees, harmless from any loss or damage which may be occasioned to either persons or property, as a result of the exercise by permittees of any rights granted under this permit, or which may arise by Virtue of the existence of any of the encroachment facilities or materials in said public street. U 380 (d) That this permit shall not become ef- fective unless and until the permittees shall have accepted the same in writing and have agreed to the terms and conditions thereof by subscribing and filing with the City Clerk the following endorsement: "The undersigned, permittees, owners and oc- cupants- of.the property adjoining the public street upon which the encroachment above referred to exists-, do hereby accept the encroachment permit described and referred to in the foregoing resolution and do so accept the same, subject to each and all of the terms and conditions there- in set forth, to each and all of which the undersigned do hereby agree. The undersigned do further hereby agree that the agreements herein made shall be binding upon them and their respective successors and assigns, as owners and occupants of said adjoining property and that the undersigned do hereby state, declare and represent that they will commun- icate the fact of this permit and the obligations hereby assumed by the owners and occupants of such adjoining property to any purchaser, assignee or grantee of said property to whom the undersigned may convey any interest in said property. Dated at El Segundo, California, this day of , 1951. Permittee - Owner ermittee - Occupant By Title. ". On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson JOHN F. BENDER, Special City Attorney, dated June 11, 1951, informing the Council that Lot 25, Block 11 and Lot 2, Block 32, E1 Segundo, which property had heretofore been advertised for sale and upon which the City Council had instructed Mr. Bender to place a bid, had been redeemed by the former owner and there- fore deleted from the tax sale. Ordered filed. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, be- ing a copy of the application of Inglewood City Lines for per- mission to increase certain zone fares. Ordered Filed. PACIFIC COAST BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE, dated June 6, 1951, being notification of its Annual Business Meeting to be held at Salt Lake City, Utah Sept 18 -21, 1951 and requesting that the City of El Segundo authorize its Building Inspector to attend said meeting. By general consent the matter -7- was referred to Public Service Commissioner Thompson for conference with the Building Inspector respecting his attendance at said meeting. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL, County of Los Angeles, dated June 11, 1951, being a copy of a letter addressed by said Counsel to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, contain-. ing an analysis of objections to, and defects in Assembly Bill 3217, re city -urban problem, after the adoption of amendments on June 1, 1951. Ordered filed. ORAL C0N1MNNICATIONS Mr. Grover Turney inquired of the Council what progress is being made in the matter of the abatement of the sand nuisance at the westerly end of Mariposa Avenue, and was informed by the City Attorney that service of Notice Of Abatement had been made on the operator and the owners of the property upon which said alleged nuisance exists, on Monday, June 11, 1951, and that such parties had thirty days within which to abate such nuisance. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk reported that in July, 1948, at the request of an adjoining property owner, the City had advertised for sale the Forth 25 feet of Lot 5, Block 50, El Segundo; that following such advertising,,no bid was received on said property and the matter had lain dormant until recently, when the same persons had again made inquiry respecting the sale to them of such property, but that said persons had indicated they desired to purchase same on time payment plan. The City Clerk inquired whether or not it was the desire of the City to readvertise such property for sale, and if so, whether or not it would be advertised for sale for cash or on terms. The Council indicated it would prefer to sell such property on a cash basis only, and following discussion, by general consent the matter was referred to Councilman Swanson, who was requested to contact the interested parties, convey to them the Councilts thought in the matter and to thereafter make a report to said Council with respect to the results of his investigation. The City Clerk reported that during the month of April, 1951•, a street tree in the 100 Block on Whiting Street had been damaged by -a young lad; that his parents had been billed for the amount of damage to said tree, as estimated by the Parks Dept. foreman, but that said parents had made no reply to her communications to them respecting payment of said amount. Thereafter, by general consent, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for further handling. The City Clerk requested that the Council take action, at this time, to grant Donald R'. Short, Director of Public Works, a military leave of absence, beginning June 14th, 1951, and that he also be granted pay for $ -1/3, days of accumulated 1951 vacation. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: 10 U .1332 .6 RESOLVED, that Donald R. Short be and he is hereby granted a military leave of absence, beginning June 14th, 1951; that this Council does hereby regret the necessity for granting such leave and does express the sincere hope that Mr. Short may be in position to again assume his duties with the City of E1 Segundo at an early date; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pay be granted said Donald R. Short covering 8 -1/3 days accumulated 1951 vacation time. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson Mr. R. G. Paulston, City Engineer, reported he had given con- siderable study and investigation to the matter of plans and specifications for the proposed renovation work to the City Hall; that as a result of such investigation, he had come to the con- clusion that the best interests of the City would be served if such plans and specifications were prepared by an architect, familiar with alteration work, in which opinion the Director of Public Works and the Building Inspector concurred; that in order to expedite the matter, he had conferred with Mr. Jack Lippman, who had performed architectural services for the City on its water department pump house and whom he felt to be well qualified to handle the work in question. He further stated that Mr. Lipp- man had estimated the cost of the proposed renovation work at $8500.00 and that he would be willing to perform the architectural services involved at a fe*e of .10 o of said estimated cost of $8500.00, or $850.00, and Mr. Paulston recommended that Mr. Lipp- man be employed for such work at the fee stated. After discussion, by general consent the matter was taken under advisement until the next regular meeting of the City Coun- cil, and in the meantime Mr. Paulston was requested to obtain a written offer from Mr. Lippman and a statement as to the services he would perform for the fee quoted. Director of Public Works Short made reports as follows: 1. That in connection with the complaint of Mr. R. F. C. Fenton, presented to this Council at its last regular meeting, in which Mr. Fenton alleged the City was depositing refuse on his Lots Nos. 16 and 17, in Block 31, E1 Segundo, and which matter had been referred to him and Public Works Commissioner Peterson, said officials had made an investigation of the prem- ises, and found that while the City was depositing street sweep- ings in a portion of the right of way of Bungalow Street, no such refuse was being deposited by the City on any portion of Block 31. He thereupon read to the Council copy of a communica- tion he had transmitted to Mr. Fenton, in which the above facts were set forth. 2. That during the past week, he, together with Councilman Swanson, Asst. Street Superintendent Gunn, and City Engineer Paulston had made an investigation with respect to the matter of proposed paving of the parking lot northerly of the El Segundo -Fire Station; that thereafter they had held consultations with several paving contractors with respect to the cost of construct- ing such paving and he at this time made the following recommendations to the Council with respect thereto: I Me `�• � tJOC7 1. That that portion of said parking lot extending 45 feet easterly from the sidewalk and 300 feet southerly from Holly Avenue be paved with a pre -mix plant mix asphaltic concrete, to be applied at the rate of 20 pounds per square foot, the cost of such paving to be 140995.00. 2. That that portion of said parking area between the south- erly terminus of the proposed paved area and the bumper guards northerly of said fire station, be planted with some suitable planting such as ivy geranium, etc. 3. That the balance of the parking area be treated with an application of calcium chloride, to allay dust conditions, the cost of which will be between $600.00 and X650.00. Mr. Short further explained that by paving said portion of said paving lot, space for parking of 35 cars would-be provided, which is the approximate number of cars for which parking is needed at the present time; that in event this area proves in- sufficient, an additional area of 20 feet could be paved at a later date. The Council concurring in the recommendations of-the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the report of the Director of Public Works, as hereinabove set forth in these minutes, be and the same is hereby approved by this Council in all de- tails as so reported and recommended, and in line with said recommendations, the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized to cause the respective improvements therein referred to to be made at not to exceed the re- spective costs thereof as estimated in said above-men- tioned report of said Director of Public•Works, and that in the event said City Engineer, in causing said work to be done, arranges with any contractor for the performance of any part of the said improvement, that then and in that event, the City Council hereby finds and determines that' the rate of per diem wages to be paid in connection with the execution of any such contract, for the respective crafts and workmen to be employed, shall be the rates prescribed in the schedules of the Associated General Contractors of Southern California and of the represent- atives of the Building Trades Council current at the time of the performance of the work; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said work be performed at the earliest convenient time and that upon completion _ thereof, report be made to the City Council with reference thereto. Qn roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. 3. That he had heretofore been authorized and directed to pre- pare and submit to the Council a report on a comprehensive plan for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse for the City; that due to other pressing city matters, he had found it impossible to assemble information and prepare such written report, and he thereupon presented to the Council his verbal report on said subject and his recommendations with respect to said matter, as follows: 10- U 384 (a) That he felt the City Council should give rec- ognition to the fact that the County Sanitation Districts have prepared, under the supervision of Mr. A. N. Rawn, a very com- plete report on this subject as it affects all of that area com- prising various sanitation districts; that in conference with IMIr. Rawn he had ascertained that the City of E1 Segundo could, through the taking of certain actions, include within the sanitation dis- trict, for the purpose of garbage and refuse collection only, that portion of the City which it saw fit to include, and which would presumably include all that portion of the City of E1.Segundo lying northerly of El Segundo Boulevard, southerly of Imperial Highway and westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard. (b) That at the unit price set forth in said report of said County Sanitation Districts, the garbage and refuse collec- tion and disposal for the entire City could be handled by the County Sanitation Districts at a total cost to said City only slightly in excess of the present cost; that it must be recog- nized that the present disposal facilities, which the City is currently using, can only be considered as temporary in nature and will certainly be eliminated within the next few years. (c) That there is a question as to whether or not the County Sanitation District plan will be put into effect; it has already met with some opposition and considerable criticism but that he personally feels that these objections and criticisms will be overcome and that the plan can and will be made to op- erate; that this City must maintain a position in which it can participate in the Sanitation District's plan if it is developed; that he is of the opinion it offers the most economical and ef- ficient means of solving the refuse and collection disposal problems on a determined basis. (d) That the time intervening between now and when the plan may be placed in operation is indefinite, perhaps not for several years, and consequently it is his recommendation, at this time, that the City continue on a year to year contract basis until the final status of the County Sanitation District's plan is determined. In the event said District's plan is not put into operation, then the City should give serious consideration to setting up an organization within its own forces to handle the problem by whatever means can be developed at that time. Following the rendering of the above report, the Mayor thanked the Director of Public Works and stated he felt same to be very complete and informational. City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows: (a) That in connection with the matter of making re- quest to the County Auditor of Los Angeles County for cancella- tion of delinquent taxes against certain parcels of property owned by the City of El Segundo, he had found it necessary to se- cure more information before submitting a resolution making such request and that he anticipated having such resolution ready for presentation to the City Council at its next regular meeting. (b) That following a conference with the Acting Fire Chief of the City of E1 Segundo, he had prepared for the Council's consideration, form of ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 90 of the City of E1 Segundo, and which would have the effect of regu- lating the burning of rubbish within said City. He thereupon read said Ordinance to the City Council, following which Councilman Thompson introduced Ordinance No. 3$7 entitled: -11- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE (REGULATING THE COLLECTION AND OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH AND THE LATION OF MANURE) OF SAID CITY ING SECTION 6 THEREOF. which was read. SEGUNDO, NO. 90 DISPOSAL ACCUNN- BY AMEND- At this time the Council gave consideration to the matter of the intended use of two hangars now being constructed on the Los Angeles International Airport property northerly of Imperial High- way and westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard which matter was, at its last regular meeting, taken under consideration until this meeting. Following discussion of the subject it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution Y be adopted: WHEREAS, in the latter part of April, 1951, informa- tion reached the City Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo that a proposed testing plant for airplane motors (jet or otherwise) was indicated for 1-ocation on property owned by the City of Los Angeles and included within the boundaries of the Los Angeles International Airport and that the approximate location of such install- ation would be westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard and north- erly of Imperial Highway, immediately adjacent to the residential area of the City of E1 Segundo; and WHEREAS, upon learning of said above mentioned pro- posed installation, the said Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo.became alarmed at the potential nuisance features of such an installation to the people of said City of E1 Segundo; and WHEREAS, the said Commission did, at its meeting of April 30th, 1951, instruct the office of the Planning Consultant for the City of E1 Segundo, Gordon Whitnall and Associates, to make immediate inquiry with reference �o such proposed location of such testing plant, so that the City might be in possession of the true facts with reference thereto; and WHEREAS, thereafter the said Planning Consultants contacted Mr. Woodruff DeSilva, Airport Managers of the Los Angeles International Airport and made inquiry with reference to said matter, but was unable to obtain any definite information from him, being advised by Mr. DeSilva they should contact North American Aviation, Inc. direct for further details, as said Company was interested in said matter; and WHEREAS, said Planning Consultants did thereupon contact Mr. D. P. Sternberg, the Executive Advisor of said North American Aviation, Inc. with reference to the said matter, but was advised by said Executive Advisor that the subject of inquiry could best be handled through correspondence; and WHEREAS, thereupon said Planning Consultants did address a communication to said D. P. Sternberg, Ex- ecutive Advisor, North American Aviation, Inc. in words and figures as follows: -12- "S6 "GORDON WHITNALL AND ASSOCIATES May 9, 1951 Mr. D. P. Sternberg, Executive Advisor North American Aviation, Inc International Airport Los Angeles 45, California Dear Mr. Sternberg: Our office has for some years been assoc- iated as Planning Consultants with the City of E1 Segundo. In that capacity we have cooperated with the City of Los Angeles in matters of mutual interest. Among these matters have been street and highway projects related to our common bound- aries, as well as the subject of land use through zoning. In connection with Los Angeles' program for. development of the Airport, especially as it pertains to those areas contiguous to our common boundaries, the City of E1 Segundo naturally has great interest. It is our understanding that North American Aviation, Inc., plans certain installations of new plant westerly of Sepulveda near the Los Angeles -El Segundo boundary along Imperial High- way. The type of uses contemplated for location in this area is naturally a matter of prime con- cern to the City of E1 Segundo. We are therefore authorized secure authentic information for cerning the exact nature of what for this area, especially in the characteristics as extend their the limits of the project site. larly true of noise. and directed to E1 Segundo con - may be planned matter of such influence beyond This is particu- So far as North American Aviation, Inc. is concerned, there is only one source of authentic information, and that is the Company itself. El Segundo would appreciate information concerning the type of installation you contemplate but, more particularly, your own estimate of the op- eration in terms of noise. El Segundo is not adverse to industrial development as evidenced by its current project to develop plans for the com- plete utilization for industrial use of the two square miles easterly of Sepulveda in which part of your present plant is located. E1 Segundo desires to be cooperative and, through our office, will shortly counsel with you relative to designing for industrial uses the area above mentioned. Those areas are within the juris- diction•of the City of E1 Segundo. But the area made the subject of this memorandum is not under its jurisdiction so that our only recourse is to solicit neighborly cooperation. We repeat, there - fore, that whatever information you can give us.as noted above will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, /S/ GORDON WHITNALL Planning Consultant to GW :BNW City of E1 Segundo" -13- and WHEREAS, said North American Aviation, Inc., by D. P. Sternberg, did reply to said above quoted communi- cation by letter, which letter is in words and figures as follows: - "NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC. International Airport Los Angeles 45,California May 16,1951 Mr. Gordon Whitnall Gordon Whitnall and Associates 4313 Le imert Boulevard Los Angeles 8, California Dear Mr. Whitnall: - This will acknowledge your letter of May 9 concern- ing North American's use of the two hangar build- ings presently being constructed by the City of Los Angeles west of Sepulveda Boulevard. It is our present intention to use one of these hangars for installation and testing electronic assemblies and devices common to present -day military aircraft. The other hangar will be - used for inspection operations on aircraft just prior to delivery. Most of the aircraft being worked on in these hangars will be in flying status. Therefore, there will be times when it will be.necessary to run engines in the immediate vicinity of these hangar buildings during inspection and test operations and prior to flight operations. The engine run -up will not be conducted upon a continuous basis, but will be intermittent. Further, it has been our policy to confine the running of engines to daylight hours. Unless the national defense requirements dictate other- wise, this policy will not be altered. Our present plans do not contemplate any extended run -up activity at either of these two hangars. As you are aware, the aircraft manufacturing industry is one which operates under constantly changing conditions. It is difficult, therefore, to provide information which will not be subject to change as North American's operating problems change. In the event of any changes in the use outlined above, North American would take reason- able steps to alleviate any unusual disturbance, if any, resulting from its changed operations. We appreciate your contacting us directly in this matter and trust that the above information will be of assistance to you. Very truly yours, NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC. /S/ D. P. Sternberg DPS :ph - Executive Advisor" -14- U.,388 and WHEREAS, this Council has carefully considered the said last quoted reply communication and after such con- sideration and careful analysis shares the concern and alarm heretofore evidenced by the City Planning Com- mission with reference to the potential noise nuisance, which may be created by the.testing of motor for air - planes (jet or otherwise) at said location, in such close proximity to the residential area of the City of E1 Segundo; and WHEREAS, by virtue of personal knowledge on the part of the members of the City Council of the noise and nuisance conditions which are necessarily incident to such testing operations, the City Council is convinced that such a testing plant at such location will result in a noise nuisance which will disturb the peace, com- fort, and tranquility of the people of the City of E1 Segundo; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo feels that it is only fair to all who may be concerned, either directly or indirectly, in the creation 89 main- tenance of-any such nuisance, that they should /put on notice with reference to the matter and with reference to the attitude of the City of El Segundo and its off- icials and citizens toward the same; NOV1, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, as follows: FIRST: That the said City Council, on behalf of said City of E1 Segundo and its citizens, does hereby notify the Honorable Fletcher Bowron, Mayor of the City of Los - Angeles; the Honorable City Council of the City of Los Angeles; .Admiral- John A. Reeves, Jr., General Manager- of the Los Angeles International Airport; and the North American Aviation, Inc., by forwarding to each of said above named officers and Company a certified copy of this resolution, thereby directing their attention to the matters hereinabove referred to, and to the fact that the City of El Segundo, in the event that any such testing plant is located in such proximity to said City of E1 Segundo, as to create or produce a noise or other nuisance, which annoys or disturbs the City of El Segundo or its citizens, or which interferes with the public peace, quiet and tranquility of said City, will pursue every means at its command or available to it, in order to restrain, enjoin and abate any such nuisance. SECOND: That this resolution is adopted in order to put all parties concerned on notice with reference to the attitude and intentions of the City of El Segundo and its officials with ref- erence to the matters hereinabove mentioned and referred to. -15- THIRD: That the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does not desire to have any construction of an unfriendly attitude on the part of the City of El Segundo attributed to this resolution or the matters therein referred to, as the City Council has the highest regard for all concerned, but said Council is charged with the duty of protecting the public peace, health, safety, comfort and tranquility of the City of El Segundo so far as lies within its reasonable power, and therefore feels it is only fair to all concerned that this resolution be adopted in the premises. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) I, Neva M. Elsey, being the duly appointed, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing, consisting of five pages, is a full, true and correct copy of resolution adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of the Body held on the 13th day of June, 1951. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and af- fixed the official seal of the City of El Segundo, California this 14th day of June, 1951. City Clerk - City of El Segundo California On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted, by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. At this time, the hour being 9 :45 o'clock P. M., the Mayor declared a reeess. At the hour of 10 o'clock P. M. the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Clerk at this time presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 3$69 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REGU- LATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO SMOKING IN THEATRES AND IN CERTAIN OTHER PLACES WITHIN SAID CITY, which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day of June, 1951. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the further reading of Ordinance No. 386 be waived. Said motion carried by the following vote: -16- U 390 AYES: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. NOES: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Ordinance No. 386, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY.OF EL SEGUtiDO, • CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REGU- LATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO SMOKIT:G IN THEATRES AND IN CERTAIN OTHER PLACES WITHIN SAID CITY, which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day of June, 1951, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Works Bond -Election 194$, Construction Fund Fabian Constr. Co. 137.14 TOTAL :5137.14 Recreation Fund Kit Craft a 54.86 TOTAL 4 54. General Fund Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 145.05 Geo. W. French Co. 101.31 E1 Segundo Herald 97.6$ Richfield Oil Corp. 367.$$ City of E S `Mater Dept. 519.50 Boulevard Radiator Shop 10.00 General Fund Warren Southwest Ibc. 41 4.44 Earl Morgan. 7.85 Century Oil Co. 2.27 Leiland A. Irish, Inc. 46. ;28 Smith -Emery Co. 4.00 Federal Laboratories 160.41 Ditto Inc. 3$.36 Pacific Radionics 96.00 El Segundo Paint Center 2.12 James D. Parke Co. 120.00 Southern Cal. Edison 373.43 El Segundo Hardware Co 32.90 Schwabacher -Frey Co. 369.13 Grimes- Stassforth Sta. 124.63 City of E S Water Dpt 16855.$6 Clark Trobough 7$$.00 TOTAL X20427.10 Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn and paid out of the respective funds covering same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. -17- NEW BUSINESS Councilman Thompson, representing the City Council on the Recreation Commission of the City of El Segundo, stated that the term of office of Mrs. Ruth P. Randall as Commissioner No. 5 on said Recreation Commission would expire June 30th, 1951, and he recommended the appointment of Mr. J. A. Hapke to fill said position. The Mayor thereupon announced he would make the appointment of Mr. J. A. Hapke to fill the position of Commissioner No. 5 o the Recreation Commission of the City of El Segundo for the term of three years, beginning July lst, 1951. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the appointment by the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo of Mr. J. A. Hapke to fill the position of Commissioner No. 5 on the Recreation Commission of said City for the term of three years, beginning July 1st, 1951., be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson The Mayor at this time announced the appointments of Dave W. Peterson and Rexford L. Thompson to succeed themselves as Trustees on E1 Segundo Library Board for the term of four years, beginning July lst, 1951• Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the appointments by the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo, of Dave V. Peterson and Rexford L. Thompson as Trustees on E1 Segundo Library Board for the term of four years, beginning July 1st, 1951, be and the same,are hereby ratified, approved and con- firmed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen,Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson At this time Mr. Donald R. Short expressed his appreciation for the wonderful treatment and cooperation he had been accorded•by the Council and other city officials and employees during the time he had been employed by the City of E1 Segundo, and expressed the wish that he would at an early date be in position to again assume.such employment. Carried. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: 1 M yor R a Tf7 Respectfully submitted, -18- City Clerk