1957 JUN 10 CC MINX
E1 Segundo, California
June 10, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, Cali-
fornia, 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
a prayer was offered by Reverend Gordon Yeaton, of St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Bonfield, Mayor, the
hour being 7 :00 otclock P.M.
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
ROLL CALL
Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Bonfield;
None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held May 27, 1957, having been read
and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by- Councilman Baker, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded.
Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the time and place
fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Rotice Inviting Bids for the improvement
of E1 Segundo Boulevard between Main Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, and reported
that she had received five bids,.which bids, on motion of Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Meschuk and unanimously carried, were publicly opened, read,
examined and declared as follows:
Name of Contractor.
Sheets Construction Company
Oswald Bros. Co.
McAmis & Baker
George Savala Paving Co.
Warren Southwest, Inc.
Total Estimated Amount of Bid
75,27.3.16
66,016.89
69,248.03,
68,946.35
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Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City Clerk for all
details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work to be done.
On motion duly made and carried, all bids were referred to the City
Engineer for checking and report at a later time at this meeting.
The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the time and place
fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the hearing in the matter of the
assessment for the improvement of California Street, as contemplated in Resolution
of Intention No. 1679 adopted by said City Council on November 13, 1956. The City
Clerk also advised the said City Council that affidavits of the mailing, posting
and publications of the Notice of Filing Assessment were on file in her office,
and that no written appeals or objections had been filed in her office prior to
the day set for the hearing.
The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present desir-
ing to be heard in the above mentioned matter, and no one responded.
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After a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons
desiring to be heard in said matter, and all appeals or objections presented
having been heard and fully considered, and the City Council being satisfied
with the correctness of the assessment and diagram, it was moved by Councilman
Baker that all appeals or objections be overruled and denied and that the
assessment and diagram be confirmed and approved, and that the Superintendent
of Streets shall forthwith attach a warrant to said assessment, bearing the
date of this order of the City Council, which motion was seconded by Councilman
Meschuk and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen-Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the time and
place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the hearing in the matter of
the assessment for the improvement of Cypress Street, as contemplated in Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 1686 adopted by the said Council on December 10, 1956. The
City Clerk also informed the said Council that affidavits of the mailing, posting
and publications of the Notice of Filing Assessment were on file in her office,
and that no written appeals or objections had been filed in her office prior to
the day set for the hearing.
The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present
desiring to be heard in the above mentioned matter, and no one responded.
After a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons
desiring to be heard in said matter, and all appeals or objections presented
having been heard and fully considered, and the City Council being satisfied
with the correctness of the assessment and diagram, it was moved by Councilman
Baker that all appeals or objections be overruled and denied and that the assess-
ment and diagram -be confirmed and approved, and that the Superintendent of Streets
shall forthwith attach a warrant to said.assessment, bearing the date of this
order of the City Council, which-motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: • Councilmen None;
Absent: - Councilmen none.
Frederick, Gordon,.Meschuk and
The City •Clerk advised the City Council that this was the time and
place fixed pursuant to. statute and notice given for,the hearing in the matter
of the assessment for the improvement of Illinois Street, as contemplated in
Resolution of Intention No. 1677 adopted by the said City Council on November
13, 1956. The City Clerk also informed the said City Council that affidavits
of the mailing, posting and publications of the Notice of Filing Assessment were
on file in her office and that no written appeals or objections had been filed in
her office prior to.the day set for the hearing.
The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present
desiring to be heard in the above matter, and no one responded.
After a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons
desiring to be heard in said matter, and.all appeals or objections presented
having been heard and fully considered, and the City Council being satisfied
with the correctness of the assessment and diagram, it was moved by Councilman
Meschuk that all appeals or objections be overruled and denied and that the
assessment and diagram be confirmed and approved, and that the Superintendent
of Streets shall forthwith attach a warrant to said assessment, bearing the
date of this order of the City Council, which motion was seconded by Councilman
Baker and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
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The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the time and
place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the hearing in the matter
of the assessment for the improvement of Lama Vista Street, as contemplated in
Resolution of Iritention No. 1663 adopted by the said City Council on October
8, 1956. The City Clerk also informed the said City Council that affidavits
of the mailing, posting and publication of the Notice of Filing Assessment were
on file in her office, and that no written appeals or objections had been filed
in her office prior to the day set for the hearing.
The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present
desiring to be heard in the above mentioned matter.
Mr. Floyd A. Nelson, 135 Loma Vista Street, advised the Council that
there were some cracks in the curbs; that he was not objecting to the assessment
but only wanted to call the Council's attention to this fact. City Engineer Webb
stated he was aware of the condition; that it was not unusual nor objectionable.
After a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons
desiring to be heard in said matter, and all appeals or objections presented
having been heard and fully considered, and the City Council being satisfied
with the correctness of the assessment and diagram, it was moved by Councilman
Baker that all appeals or objections be overruled and denied and that the
assessment and diagram be confirmed and approved, and that the Superintendent of
Streets shall forthwith attach a warrant to said assessment, bearing the date of
this order of the City Council, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
The Mayor announed that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for holding a public hearing in the matter of proposed amendment to Ordinance No.
434 (the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo, as set forth
in Resolution No. 306 of the Planning Commission, recommending change of zone
from R -1 to R -2 for Lots 1, 8, and the North 196.8 feet of Lot 2, Block 92, El Seg-
undo. '
The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or communica-
tions had been received with reference to the proposed amendment and the Clerk
advised that letters of protest had been received from Patricia Hamrick, 737
Sierra Street, Lucille E. Lane, 763 Sierra Street, and a petition signed by
S. M. Wilkerson and twenty others, which letters and petition were read.
The Mayor then' inquired if anyone present desired to address the
Council in favor of the proposed change of zone, and the following persons ad-
dressed the Council: Thomas J. Schoonover, 73.0 Penn Street, V. E. Reese, 536 East
Maple Avenue; Nprman 8ailey, 738 Perin 'Street', arid'H. L. Gillig, 724 Penn Street.
The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council
in opposition to the proposed change of zone, and Mr. Thomas Keenan, 712 Penn Street,
addressed the Council stating he was strongly opposed to the proposed change of
zone.
Discussion was had between members of the Council, Director of Building
and Safety Woodford, and property owners involved, and it appearing that the
present R -1 zoning restrictions had not been adhered to in some instances in this
area, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that
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the hearing be closed; that the matter be referred back to the Planning Com-
mission for its further study, and that the Director of Building and Safety
be instructed to make an investigation of subject area and make his report
to the Planning Commission. Carried.
None.
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That permission had been requested by Leo B. Freedman, Fire Chief, .
to attend the annual California Conference of the Fire Chiefs' Association at
Bakersfield, from June 20 to 22, inclusive, and.he recommended the request be
granted.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Leo B. Freedman, Fire Chief of the City
of E1 Segundo, be and he is hereby granted permission to
attend the annual California Conference of the Fire Chiefs'
Association to be held at Bakersfield, California, from June
20 to 22, 1957, both dates inclusive; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said official be and he is
hereby further authorized to present his demand for his actual
and necessary expenses in connection with his attendance at
said conference.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None:
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
2. That at the last regular meeting of the Council he had been
authorized to solicit informal bids for certain motor equipment to be used
by the Police Department and he recommended the purchase of the following
equipment from R. B. Waer:
Two 2 -wheel Harley- Davidson 1957 motor-
cycles Model FLE 74 ", including tax . . . . $ 3,O83.91
One 3 -wheel Servi -car, with trade in,
including tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 333.02
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the
City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to cause a purchase order to be
issued to R.B.Welker for the purchase of two 2 -wheel Harley Davidson 1957 motor-
cycles, Model FLE 74tt, in amount of $3,083.91 including sales tax, and the pur-
chase of one 3-wheel servi -car, with trade in, amounting to $1033.02 including'
sales tax.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
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3. That he had received informal quotations from Hassell Chevrolet,
Inc., and Escobar Ford Agency for the purchase of two 4-door sedans, for use
in the Police Department, and recommended the purchase of said equipment from
Escobar Ford Agency, it being the low bidder.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the
City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to cause a purchase order to be
issued to Escobar Ford Agency for the purchase of two 4-door sedans, including
two trade -ins, amounting to $2,052.54, including sales tax.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. That he had received a memorandum from the Director of Recreation
and Parks, recommending naming the new Recreation Area El Segundo Recreation Park;
Parkettes to be named for the streets they face, Sycamore Parkette, Acacia Parkette,
Acacia Parkette, and Holly Parkette; Hilltop Park (formerly Grand Avenue Park)
and Library Park.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the
recommendation of the Director of Recreation and-Parks in naming the parks and
parkettes in E1 Segundo, be approved. Carried.
5. Presented for the Council's consideration, the budget for the
fiscal year 1957 -58, which sets forth an estimate of revenue for the coming
year, as well as proposed expenditures for all departments and activities of
the City.
It appearing that the Council would like more time to examine the
budget, by general consent the matter was taken under consideration until the
next regular meeting to be held June 24, 1957.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council of the appointment of Bernice Lynam as Deputy
City Clerk as of May 28, 1957.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That his office is in receipt of a petition signed by the owners
of 74.5% of the property within the district, for the improvement of a portion
of Indiana Street and other streets, and he recommended the petition be accepted
and that he be authorized to prepare plans and specifications necessary to
accomplish this improvement.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the nPETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF INDIANA STREET AND OTHER STREETS, IN THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA " presented to this Council
at this meeting by the City Engineer of said City, be and
the same is hereby ordered received and placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he
is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to
this Council for its approval, plans and specifications for
the contemplated improvement.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmem None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
2. Advised the Council that in order to make roam for the construc-
tion of the new Fire Department on the site now used as a City Storage Yard, it
eas necessary to move considerable pipe and fittings, which necessitated build-
ing a retaining wall at the Water Treatment Plant, where the pipe and fittings
were relocated. Informal bids had been received for this construction, and he
recaamnended that a purchase order be issued to Mr. James H. Wilson, in amount
of $1,373.00 for construction of said retaining wall.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the
City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to cause a purchase order to be
issued to James H. Wilson for the construction of a retaining wall at the Water
Department Treatment Plant to provide for pipe and fittings storage.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
3. Reported on the Hillefsest Street proposed improvement, that no con-
clusions have as yet been reached; that the:petition is still being circulated
and that he will report further at the next regular meeting to be held June 24th.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Attorney Bush inquired of the Council if it was ready at this
time to act in the matter of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance.
After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded
by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1727, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REFERRING TO THE
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF SAID CITY FOR A
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION THEREON BY SAID
COMMISSION, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, CERTAIN PRO-
POSED CHANGES IN THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED
NEW PRECISE LAND USE PLAN HERKOFOR.E DULY RECOM_
MENDED BY SAID CCH IIS.SIONIS RESOLUTION NO. 300.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
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Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Mesebuk and
Councilman Baker stated that the Inter -City Highway Committee requested
the appointment of two lay people to the said Committee, and he recommended that
the City Council appoint Mr. Martin Reid, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, to
replace Mr. George Hedger who has resigned; the other lay member to be chosen by
said Committee.
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Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that
Mr, Martin Reid, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, be appointed as a lay
member of the Inter -City Highway Committee and that a letter be addressed to
Wilburn E. Baker, President of the Inter -City Highway Committee, so advising
him of the Council's action. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS, CONTINUED.
At this time,,City Engineer Webb reported all bids had been calcu-
lated for the improvement of El Segundo Boulevard between Main Street and
Sepulveda Boulevard, and he recommended the contract be awarded to Oswald Bros. Co.,
it being the lowest bidder.
It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman
Gordon, that Resolution No. 1728, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING TO
OSWALD BROS. CO. A CERTAIN CONTRACT FOR THE
FIRST PHASE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF EL SEGUNDO
BOULEVARD BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND SEPULVEDA
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 Baker,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 2089 to 2202, inclusive:
General Fund
Pension Fund
Traffic Safety Fund
Recreation Fund
Trust Fund
TOTAL
$ 85,826.23
2,273.20
234.00
66,093.77
34,716.79
$ 189,143.99
Demand Register - Water Department- Demands Nos. 625 to 659, inclusive:
Water Operating Fund
TOTAL
$ 12,051.32
$ 12,051,32
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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,
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Ave f/
ce U. Cresson, City Clerk
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