1957 MAY 27 CC MINX 296
El Segundo, California
May 27, 1957
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cal-
ifornia, 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 Roger Sawyer, of Commmnity Methodist Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor, the
hour being 7 :00 o'clock P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Bonfield;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting held May 13, 1957, having been read
and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker,
seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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:
RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASMM.. dated May 24, 1957, announcing the appoint-
ment of Miranda L. Nelson eis Deputy City Treasurer and the cancellation of ap-
pointment of Annette Coscarart as Deputy City Treasurer, effective as of June 1,
1957, and requesting approval of above action.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the
appointment by the City Treasurer of Miranda L. Nelson as Deputy City Treasurer,
such appoiritmeint being effective June 1, 1957, and the cancellation of appointment
of Annette Coscarart as Deputy City Treasurer, effective June 1, 1957, are hereby
approved. Carried.
PLANNING C0MMISSION, dated May 20, 1957, transmitting copy of its Reso-
lution No. 308, granting variance to Jack Hughes to allow installation of shirt
laundry at 952 Main Street, El Segundo. Ordered filed.
COMMCIAL UTILITY SERVICE, dated May 18, 1957, re gas and electric rate
increase-cases. Ordered filed.
COUNTY BOUNDARY'COMMISSION, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated May 16, 1957,
being notice of filing with said COMMission by the City of Hawthorne, proposals for
annexation of the following territories to said City: (a) proposed Imperial Annex-
ation; (b) proposed Bernal annexation; (c) proposed Santa Fe annexation.
It appearing that none of the above mentioned proposed annexations are
contiguous to the City limits of the City of E1 Segundo, the communication was
ordered filed.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, dated May 10, 1957, being
statement of local tax distribution for the peripd March 5, 1957 to April 4, 1957,
in amount of $17,846.36, and enclosing warrant to the City of E1 Segundo for said
amount. Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, dated May 17, 1957, being notice of public hearing
to be held before said Commission on May 29, 1957, to consider extension of time
for variance granted to Bendix Aviation Corporation to allow temporary parking in
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an R -3 zone. Ordered filed.
W. A. WANDERER, DIRECTOR. OF FINANCE, dated May 17, 1957, requesting that
warrant No. 1852 in amount of $31.00, payable to Robert Black, be cancelled, due to
the fact that the curb and,widewalk work covered by said warrant has not been com-
pleted satisfactorily.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby
authorized to cause Warrant No. 1852 in amount of $31.00,
payable to Robert Black, to be cancelled; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance and the
City Treasurer of the City of El Segundo be and they are hereby
directed to make appropriate entry of such cancellation in their
respective books of record.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Gordon, Mesehuk and
RECREATION AND PARKS COMSSION, dated May 23, 1957, amending its recoameda-
tions regarding placement of playground equipment at the Sycamore Parkette.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the recom-
mendations of the Recreation and Parks Commission for the inuediate placing of play-
ground equipment at Sycamore Parkette on a trial basis, such equipment to be of a
type that can be moved in event the experiment was not successful, be approved.
Carried.
W. A. WANDERER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, dated May 27, 1957, requesting authority
to transfer the sum of $341.69 from the General Fund of the City of El Segundo to the
Recreation Construction Fund of said City, to cover warrants drawn against said Re-
creation Construction Fund.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the transfer of $341.69 from the General Fund
of the City of El Segundo to the Recreation Construction Fund of .
said City, be and the same is hereby authorized, and the Director.
of Finance and the City Treasurer are hereby directed to make
appropriate entries of such transfer in their respective books
of account.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen none.
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, dated May 24, 1957, advising the amount
of new money allocated to the City of El;Segundo as Aid to Cities money by the County
'for the fiscal year 1957 -58 is $10,197.16. Ordered filed.
JIM VOCE, dba MONARCH AMUSEMENT COMPANY, dated May 25, 1957, requesting
permit to install a miniature pool table at the Rose Bowl Bowling Alley, located at
306 Richmond Street, El Segundo. By general consent, said request was referred to the
Police Department for investigation and report.
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ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EL SEGUNDO, dated May 24, 1957, being
request for change in the Zoning Ordinance of this City to lessen restriction
for parking requirements for churches in said City, as proposed in the new -
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance currently under consideration. By general con-
sent, the above request was referred to the Planning Commission for consider-
ation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Art Viren, representing St. John's Lutheran Church, addressed the
Council in regard to the foregoing written request for less restrictive parking
requirements for churches. He stated he had contacted Mr. OtHern of North
American Aviation, Inc., with a view of reciprocating parking facilities.
After discussion, it was the concensus that such an agreement would
solve the parking problem for St. John's Lutheran Church in their proposed new
location on East Sycamore Avenue, a copy of said agreement to be filed with the
City.
Mr. Viren further stated that the land was purchased by the church in
December, 1955, at which time the requirements for building and parking facilities
were adequately provided.
Mr. Viren was advised that every consideration would be given the matter.
At this time, letters from the following persons were received opposing
the inclusion of Lots 19, 20, 35 and 36, Block 59, in the proposed Off- Street
Parking Assessment District: Mrs. Wylla Syracuse, 406 Standard Street; Mr. and
Mrs. James J. Wilson, 407 Standard Street, and Mr. Lorren K. Nelson, 421 Epealyptus
Drive, said letters to be filed in the Off- Street Parking Assessment District file
pending the consideration of forcing said assessment district.
Mr. A. J. Sullivan, Jr., 442 Standard Street, addressed the Council,
stating he opposes the use of the above mentioned lots for off - street parking; that
the matter had been considered previously and such strong opposition had-been regis-
tered by the propoerty owners in this vicinity that said lots had been removed from
the off - street parking district. He was concerned over the fact that said lots
were to be included in the proposed assessment district, and wanted to know what
steps could be taken at this time to have subject lots excluded from said proposed
assessment district.
Considerable discussion ensued, during which time the following persons
registered opposition to having subject lots included in the off - street parking
district: A. H. Melton, 414 Standard Street; Harry S. Gibbons, 411 Standard St.;
E. H. Vaughn, 437 Standard Street; Betty Hall, 430 :Standard Street; W. C. O'Connor,
834 California Street; W. A. Wilson, 415 Standard Street; Bert Wood, 516 Standard
Street, and Ray A. Martin, 402 Standard Street.
Discussion was also had in regard to enforcing required off - street parking
for established places of business on the west side of the 400 block on Main Street,
said vacant lots being used for parking not conforming to off - street parking re-
quirements, and causing much inconvenience to property owners on the East by dust
blowing into their homes.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that compliance with all legal requirements
pertaining to off - street parking and off- street parking facili-
ties, be carefully reviewed and fully enforced.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Mayor Bonfield assured those present that consideration would be given
their requests, and thanked them for attending the Council meeting and discussing
the problem with the Council.
At this time, the hour being 8 :30 o'clock P.M., Councilman Mesehuk left
the Council Chamber.
Frank Gastelur, 16814 Crenshaw Boulevard, a student at E1 Camino College,
was present in the Council Chamber on a City Government assignment.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL C01MITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested authority to obtain informal quotations for the following
equipment for the Police Department: two 4-door sedans, two 1957 Model FLE 74"
Harley Davidson motorcycles equipped with 3-way radio, one 1957 Model Harley David-
son "Servi -Car (3 -wheel motorcycle) equipped with 3-way radio, said equipment
being replacements.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by-Councilman Frederick, that the
City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to obtain informal quotations on the
following equipment for use of the Police Departments two 4-door sedans having at
least 220 H.P., V4 engines and automatic transmission, with heater, side mirror
and signal indicators: two 1957 Model DIE 7411 Harley Davidson motorcycles, equipped
with 3-way radios: one 1957 Model Harley Davidson "Servi -Car" (3 -wheel motorcyle)
equipped with 3 -way radio. Carried.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council a request for Quitclaim Deed had been received
from Ernest F. Wren and Ann Wren, for pipeline easement for distribution of water
as granted to Arena Water Company, covering a portion of Lot 5, Block 101, E1 Seg-
undo.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the easement referred to in said request from
Ernest F. Wren and Ann Wren is no longer needed by the City
of E1 Segundo;
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 of said easement from the City
of E1 Segundo to Ernest F, Wren and Ann Wren, his wife, as
joint tenants.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;.
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
2. Presented for the Council's acceptance, street deed executed by A. A.
McCray, Trustee, dedicating 25.0 feet of Lot 47, Block 123, for public street
purposes to be known as Nevada Street.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the
22nd day of March, 1957, executed by A. A. McCray,
Trustee, conveying to the City of El Segundo,-a municipal
corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real
property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los A ngeles
State of California, described as:
The easterly 25.00 Feet of Lot 47, Block 123,
El 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 Nevada Street)
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 instrument to be
filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los
Angeles County, California.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
3. Presented for the Council's acceptance, Agreement, Deed and Consent
by Standard Oil Company of California for parcels of land required for the improve-
ment of E1 Segundo Boulevard.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Highway Easement as described
and delineated in that certain Highway Easement Deed dated May 10,
1957, executed by Standard Oil Company of California and pertaining
to certain portions of Lot 3, Tract 1314 recorded in Book 20, Page
161 of Maps in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County,
California; a certain portion of Lot 2, Tract 1314 recorded as afore-
said; and a certain portion of Lot 410, Block 123, El Segundo Sheet
No. 8, recorded in Book 22, Pages 106 and 107 of Maps in the office
of the Recorder of said County, be and the same is hereby accepted;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that certain Consent, dated May 10,
1957, executed by Standard Oil Company of California and pertaining to
a certain portion of Section 18, T.3S, R. 14W, S.B.B.& M., Rancho Sausal
Redondo, described in deed to the Pacific Electric Railway Company,
recorded in Book 5750, Page 43 of Deeds, in the office of the Recorder
of said County; and a portion of Lot 434, Block 123, El Segundo Sheet
No. 8, recorded in Book 22 of Maps, Pages 106 and 107, in the office of
the Recorder of said County, be and the same is hereby accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized to effect recordation of same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
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Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following
resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Form of Agreement, dated May 10,
1957, between the City of El Segundo and Standard Oil Company of
California, be and the same is hereby approved by this Council;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo
be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on
behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, and the City Clerk is hereby author-
ized to attest the same and affix the official seal thereto; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is'hereby
further directed to forward an executed copy of said Agreement to the
Standard Oil Company of California, and to file an executed copy of
same in the office of the City Clerk of said City.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
4. Presented for the.Councilts acceptance, Easement Deed executed by
Ruth E. Lipschultz and Samuel Lipschultz., covering the southerly ten feet of
Lots 16, 17 and 18, Tract 2028, for the widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain easement deed dated the 2nd day
of May, 1957, executed by Ruth E. Lipschultz and Samuel Lipschultz,
conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, an
easement upon that certain real property in the City of E1 Seg-
undo, County of Los Angeles,'State of California, described as:
The southerly 10 feet of Lots 16, 17 and 18,
Tract 2028, as per Map recorded in Book 35,
Page 37 of Maps, in the office of the County
Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, State
of California. ,
for pUblie street purposes, in connection with the widening of
E1 Segundo Boulevard, 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.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk,,
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby
authorized to cause warrant to be drawn in favor of Ruth E.
Lipschultz and Samuel Lipschultz in amount of $610.00 in payment
of said property.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benefield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
CITY ATTORNEY MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution requesting
that the County cancel certain taxes and assessments on property acquired by
the City for public purposes.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Reso-
lution No. 1726, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO$ CALIFORNIA, REQUEST-
ING CANCELLATION OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
ON CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SAID CITY
FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES, NAMELY THE
DEDICATION OF WALNUT AVENUE AND WASHINGTON
STREET.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's approval, plans and specifications
for the construction of Sewer Pump Plant No. 90 at Kansas Street and E1 Segundo
Boulevard, and recommended that the City Council approve said plans and specifi-
cations, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded -by Councilman Baker, the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of those Plans No. 560924 consisting of
3 sheets, for the construction of Sewer Pump Plant No. 9, 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 specifi-
cations designated nSPECIFICATIONS NO. SEW 57 -1 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF SEWER PUMP PLANT NO. 9n, 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 construct-
ing said Pump Plant in form and manner as required by law, such
bids to be received until the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P.M. Monday,
June 24, 1957.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
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2. That his office had received a petition for the improvement of a
portion of Penn Street and Oak Avenue signed by the owners of 77% of the property
within the assessment district, and he requested authorization to prepare plans
and specifications therefor.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PENN STREET AND OAK AVENUE,
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.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Meschuk.
At this time, the hour being 8 :46 o'clock P.M., Councilman Meschuk re-
entered the Council Chamber and immediately took his seat at the Council Table.
3. That at a meeting of the City Council held January 14, 1957, he had
been authorized to negotiate with the Pacific Electric Railway Co., for a more
equitable consideration for Grant of Basement for storm drain purposes in con-
nection with the Center Street Storm Drain, located in the vicinity of Nevada
Street, which negotiation resulted in a fifty percent reduction from the original
consideration, or $975.00, and he recommended the payment of said amount to the
Pacific Electric Railway Co., for said. easement.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the
payment of $975.00 to the Pacific Electric Railway Co., for a Grant of Basement
for constructing a storm drain on said Company's right of way in the vicinity of
Nevada Street, be approved, and the Director of Finance is hereby directed to issue
a warrant in said amount at such time as said Basement is received by the City of
E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Baker, Frederick, Gordon (under protest), Meschuk and
Mayor Bonfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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4. Reported on progress made on the petitions for improvement of
Hillerest Street from Palm Avenue to Imperial Highway; that the petition is still
out; that he intends to schedule a meeting with the property owners, such meeting
to be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, and that after said meeting with
property owners, he will make further report to the Council.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Attorney Bush inquired of the City Council if it was ready at this
time to act in the matter of the proposed new Zoning Ordinance. It appearing that
the members of the Council were not ready to act at this time, Mayor Bonfield
appointed a Committee to Study the Proposed Zoning Ordinance, composed of Councilmen
Frederick and Baker, City Manager Sailors, City Engineer Webb, and Director of
Building and Safety Woodford, and to report to this Council at its neat regular
meeting to be held June 10, 1957•
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PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 2006 to 2088, inclusive:
Trust--Fund $ 1,675.00
General Fund 759277.92
Recreation Fund 605,89
Pension Fund 2,266.93
TOTAL $ 79,825.74
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 596 to 624, inclusive:
Water Operating Fund
TOTAL
$ 28,907.58
$ 282907.58
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.
Approved:
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Respectfully submitted,
Eunice U. Cresson, City Clerk