1957 AUG 26 CC MINX 364
El Segundo, California
August 26, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
'E1 Segundo, California, was wheld 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 prayer
was led by Mrs. Nina Badger, of First Church of Christ, Scientist.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield,
Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held August
21, 1957, having been read, and no error or omission having been
noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Baker, 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 reference to each
hereinafter:
IDA I. SWIHART, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, AMERICAN FIELD
SERVICE, August 15, 1957, expressing appreciation for the recogni-
tion recently extended two foreign students, Gool Khambatta, of
Pakistan, and Gilles Tarneaud, of France. Ordered filed.
GEORGE RQSS, SECRETARY, CONSTITUTION WEEK COMMEMORATION
COMMITTEE, August 16, 1957, stating September 17 -23 has been desig-
nated Constitution Week in commemoration of the 170th anniversary
of the signing of the United States Constitution, and suggesting the
City of E1 Segundo join other cities in so proclaiming this week.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS.. September 17 marks the 170th anniversary
of the signing of a document which has become the
broad, legal foundation for our way of life; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of lthis great American
document is indispensable to mankind's continued progress
toward peace based on individual freedom; and
WHEREAS, this document -- the Constitution of the
United States -- will endure as a living, effective
instrument only as long as it is wholly supported by
an informed, aroused and inspired' citizenry armed with
determination to defend its principles; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I.
Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor of the City of
E1 Segundo, hereby proclaim the week of
September 17 to 23 as Constitution Week, and
urge each and every citizen to - refresh his
knowledge of the Constitution, and rededicate
himself to its noble precepts and remember with
honor those who conceived it.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
E. S. CHRISTflFFERSON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TURLOCK, CALI-
FORNIA, August 16, 1957, proclaiming September 25 -28, 1957, as
Central Californiats Sunday School Fair Week. Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, August 15, 1957, being notice of
public hearing to be held before said Commission on August 28th
regarding proposed change of zone from C -2 to R -3 for property lo-
cated on the west side of Sheldon Street between Grand Avenue and
Holly Avenue. Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, August 16, 1957, together with copy of
its Resolution No. 320, declaring intention to set for hearing a matter
of amending Ordinance No. 507, as contained in said Resolution. Ordered
filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, August 16, 1957, together with copy of
its Resolution No. 319, interpreting chemical milling pilot plant as
an M -1 use.
The Council concurring in said interpretation, it was moved
by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following res-
olution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby
concur in the recommendations of the Planning Com-
mission in its Resolution No. 319, adopted at its
regular meeting held August 14, 1957, interpreting
chemical milling pilot plant as an M -1 use; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all executives and
officials of the City of E1 Segundo whose responsi-
bility in any manner involves bhe administration of
Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance)
of said City, be directed henceforth to conform to such
findings and interpretation.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
GOODWIN J. KNIGHT, GOVERNOR, STATE OF CALIFORNIA., August 7,
1957, advising that Assembly Bill No. 3996, relating to refuse dumps,
was signed by him on July 17th, and expressing appreciation for
interest shown therein. Ordered filed.
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ROD IRVINE, MAYOR, CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, expressing
appreciation for support of Assembly Bill No. 3996. Ordered
filed.
GOODWIN J. KNIGHT, GOVERNOR, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
August 9, 1957, advising he had signed Assembly Bill No. 4172.
Ordered filed.
COUNTY BOUNDARY CONAIISSION, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
August 19, 1957, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has
filed a proposal with the Secretary of said Commission for the
annexation of territory known as Mattel Revised Annexation.
Ordered filed.
SKIATRON TV, INC., August 15, 1957, enclosing applica-
tion for license in the City of E1 Segundo for a TV closed circuit
system, and also enclosing a brochure in explanation of the system.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the City
Manager for study and report.
ORAL COr11UNI CATIONS
Mr. Robert Kenny, 1907 West 35th Street, San Pedro, ad-
dressed the Council in regard to Off- Street Parking, stating that
he had spent considerable money for plans for an 18 -unit building to
be erected on Richmond Street but that he had been denied a iuilding
permit for over a year and a half pending the solution to the off -
street parking problem in E1 Segundo; that he understood a deadline
had been set for July 1 to present petitions for the off - street park-
ing but as of this date he has received no satisfactory answer to his
inquiries.
Mayor Benfield stated the matter has not been presented to
the Council as yet, so could give Mr. Kenny no answer to his inquiry.
Considerable discussion ensued between members of the Council, Mr.
Kenny and others in the Council Chamber, after which it was moved by
Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the City
Clerk be directed to advise the Citizens Committee through its Chair-
man, that the Council must have a report, and preferably the completed
petitions, on the Off- Street Parking Project, at the first meeting in
September, and in the absence thereof it may seriously consider with-
drawing support heretofore voted for that purpose. Carried.
Mrs. Helen Erickson, 406 Virginia Street, addressed the
Council with regard to traffic of automobiles and trucks in alleys,
and requested that stop signs be placed at the entrance of an alley
onto streets in the business district.
The Mayor explained to Mrs. Erickson that the Council is
well aware of the need of a complete traffic survey, and that her
suggestion will be taken into consideration at the time such survey
is made.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
I. Presented for the Councilts consideration an agreement
between the City of E1 Segundo and Pacific Electric Railway Company
in connection with the signal on spur crossing of Standard Oil Company.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement
between the City of El Segundo and Pacific Electric
Railway Company, dated August 26, 1957, covering
installation of signals at the spur track crossing
on Sepulveda Boulbvard, in said City, the cost of
such installation to be $5,133.00, be and the same
is hereby approved by this Council, and a copy of
said Agreement be and the same is hereby ordered
filed in the office of the City Clerk of said City;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the
City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to
execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City
of El Segundo, and the City Clerk is hereby author-
ized to attest the same and affix the official seal
thereto and to make delivery of executed copy of said
Agreement to the Pacific Electric Railway Company
in due course.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
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2. That a request from Monarch Amusement Company had here-
tofore been received for installation of a miniature pool game at
the Rose Bowl; that the establishment had subsequently changes owners,
and the miniature pool game was no longer desired at this location.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's acceptance, street deed
dated July 18, 19P, executed by George R. Monty and Lavinia M.
Monty, covering the southerly 25.00 feet of Lot 6, Clock 123, E1 Seg-
undo.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the
18th day of July, 1957, executed by George R. Monty and
Lavinia M. Monty, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo,
a municipal corporation in Los Angeles County, California,
the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The southerly 25.00 feet of Lot 6,
Block 123, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as
recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book
22 of Maps in the Office of the County
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
for public street purposes only (to be known as Holly
Avenue) in said City, be and the same is hereby accepted
for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
she is`hereby authorized and directed to cause said
instrument to be recorded in the office of the County
Recorder of Los Angeles County, California.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented for the Council's acceptance, street deed
dated June 20, 1957, executed by Peele Beebe, covering the north-
erly 25.00 feet of Lot 106, Block 123, E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated
the 20th day of June, 1957, executed by Peele Beebe,
conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal
corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the
real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of
Los Angeles, State of California, described as:
The northerly 25.00 feet of Lot 106,
Block 123 E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8,
as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of
Book 22 of Maps in the Office of the
County Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California.,
for public street �urposes only (to be known as
Holly Avenue) in said City be and the same is hereby
accepted for and on behalf of the City of El,Segundo;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said in-
strument to be filed for record in the office of the
Cormty Recorder of Los Angeles, California.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration, an ordinance
providing for the vaccination of all dogs within the City of E1 Seg-
undo. Thereafter, Councilman Meschuk introduced = "Ordinance No. 510,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE VACCINATION
WITH RABIES VACCINE OF ALL DOGS KEPT OR
HARBORED OR BROUGHT WIXHIN THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.,
which was read.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for.the Council's consideration a Memorandum
of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the Department of
Public Works of the State of California, covering proposed expenditure
of gas tax funds within said City for the fiscal year 1957 -58, in ac-
cordance with project statement submitted by said City, and recommend-
ing said Agreement be approved and said funds to be used in connection
wf_th improvement of Old Imperial Highway, from Hillcrest Street to
Sepulveda Boulevard.
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Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Baker, the following resolution be adopted-:
WHEREAS, a memorandum of agreement has been
presented to be entered into with the State of Cali-
fornia in accordance with a project statement sub-
mitted by the City of E1 Segundo for expenditure
of the gas tax allocation to cities for the fiscal
year 1958; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said
agreement in full and is familiar with the contents
thereof;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that said project statement
be and it is hereby adopted as the budget of proposed
expenditures of the gas tax allocation to cities, and
said agreement be and the same is hereby approved and
the Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to sign the
same on behalf of said City, said agreement to be
binding upon said City upon its execution by the auth-
orized officials of the State.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
2. Reported to the Council that due to changes in construc-
tion of Vista del Mar and Coast Boulevard, being done by the City of
Los Angeles, it will be necessary for the City of E1 Segundo to pay
to the City of Los Angeles an additional amount of $1,049.75, which is
El Segundots share of construction costs, and recommended the City
Council authorize the payment of this amount.
?loved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Director
of Public Works as hereinabove set forth, is hereby
approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance
be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause a
warrant to be issued in favor of the City of Los Angeles
in amount of $1,049.75, covering eddlttcnai'2aonstruction
cosata on? Gast,-M6ufevard; cv:' thiin4he� City 6f:1EV* SeguA'do.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick$ Gordon, Meschuk and
3. Presented plans and specifications for installation of
traffic signals at Grand Avenue and Kansas Street, and recommended
that said plans and specifications be approved and adopted, and that
the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids.
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Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain plan and
profile entitled "Installation of Traffic Signal
System at Grand Avenue and Kansas Street, in the
City of E1 Segundo ". be placed on file in the office
of the City Engineer, and that said plan and profile
be and the same is hereby approved by this Council;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain
specifications designated "SPECIFICATIONS NO. TC -7 -
Installation of Traffic Signal System at Grand Avenue
and Kansas Street, in the City of El Segundo", be placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that the
said specifications are hereby approved by this Council;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and
she is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for
-bids for the installation of such traffic signals in
time, form and manner as required by law, such bids
to be received until the hour of 7:00 o ?clock P.M.
Tuesday, September 10, 1957•
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
entitled: The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 508,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY -TAXATION UPON
THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A 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 1957 -5$•,
It' was then moved =by Counci,14ianrBUker�!,' g dbnd@d By``Cbi�n-
cilmab .Gordon :Arnd'-unanimousiy 6ai►ried by thw-16116fififf vibiei c =rl
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
that the further reading of Ordinance No. 508 be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that Ordinance No. 508, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON
THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVENUE
TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF
SAID CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS;
MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
STATE EMPLOYEESt 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 1957 -58.,
which was introduced and read at an adjourned regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 21st day of August, 1957, and reread
at this meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
At this time, City Attorney Bush presented for the Council's
consideration a resolution fixing the rate of taxes levied in the City
of E1 Segundo. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded
by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1746, 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
ORDINANCE NO. 508 THEREOF, PASSED AND
ADOPTED ON THE 26TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1957s
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 1957 -58•,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
City Attorney Bush read the title of Ordinance No. 509,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 429
(THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY
ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION, TO BE KNOWN AS
1115.41t TO SECTION 1 OF ARTICLE XIV OF
SAID ORDINANCE NO. 429, AS AMENDED.
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It was then moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Meschuk, and unanimously carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
that the further reading of Ordinance No. 509 be waived.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that Ordinance No. 509, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, VIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 429
( THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY
ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION, TO BE KNOWN AS
t115.4tt TO SECTION 1 OF ARTICLE XIV OF
SAID ORDINANCE NO. 429, AS AMENDED.,
which was introduced :'and read at an adjourned regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 21st day of August, 1957, and reread
at this meeting, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
By general consent, the matter of the Zoning Map of the
City of E1 Segundo was sheld for further consideration.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 2668 to 2752, inclusive:
General Fund $ 49077.48
Recreation 628.83
Pension 2,542.65
Trust 1.439.40
TOTAL $ 532688.36
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 812 to 844, inclusive
Water Operating Fund $ 32,159.88
TOTAL 32,159.88
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
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 Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, the meeting adjourn. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved: 9unice U. Creason, City Clerk
Mayor pro- tem
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