1958 DEC 08 CC MINX '71'7
E1 Segundo, California
December 8, 1958
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the
meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance
to the Flag of the United States of America, following which a
prayer was offered by Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building
and Safety.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R.
Benfield, Mayor, the time being 7:00 otclock P.M.
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Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield;
Councilmen Absent: Baker.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held on November 24, 1958,
having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the work
or the district, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 1841
in the matter of certain improvements in Kansas Street and Franklin
Avenue.
The City Clerk reported that affidavits in support of the
publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed
notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the posting of the
Notice of Improvement, as required by law, had been made and are on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests
or objections against the work or the district had been filed with her
in said matter. The Clerk reported that no written protests had been
filed with her prior to the time set for the hearing.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or
the assessment district, each as set forth in the Resolution of In-
tention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present desired
to be heard in said matter. No one responded.
Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption
of Resolution Ordering Work No. 1845 in the matter of the improve -
ment of Kansas Street and Franklin Avenue in the City of El Segundo,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon and upon roll call,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
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WRITTEN CO)iZIUNICATIONS
The following written communications from the persons,
firms or corporations hereinafter named were read to the Council
and were disposed of in the manner indicated:
KATHY FAREED, SENIOR CLASS SECRETARY, November 29, 1958,
expressing appreciation for the opportunity of going through the
City Hall and administrative offices on November 25th. Ordered
filed.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
December 1, 1958, declaring Los Angeles County to be a rabies
area within the meaning of Section 1901.2 of the California
Health and Safety Code, effective December 2, 1958. Ordered filed.
COMMUNITY SEVENTH -DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, HAWTHORNE,
December 3, 1958, requesting permission to solicit funds for wel-
fare work, from December 9 to 25, 1958.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from Community
Seventh -Day Adventist Church dated December 3, 1958,
requesting permission to solicit funds for welfare
work in the City of E1 Segundo, from December 9th to
December 25th, be received and ordered placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized to notify said Community
Seventh -Day Adventist Church that permission has been
granted to solicit funds in the City of E1 Segundo,
under provisions of Section 16.5 of the Code of said
City;
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
MRS. WAYNE COLLINS, LECTRA HOME, December 8, 19580
commending the City officials for the beautiful Christmas street
decorations. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. George P. Brown, 433 Concord Street, inquired
about a wooden pole that was put up in her front yard, and
stated she objected very strongly to,it. Director of Public
Works Webb advised that the Edison Company was installing wooden
light poles westerly of Main Street and south of Mariposa Avenue.
Discussion ensued between members of the City Council,
the Director of Public Works and Mrs. Brown, and by general
consent, the matter was taken -under consideration.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1-. That he had received informal quotations from
Hessell Chevrolet Agency and Escobar Ford Agency for the pur-
chase of two 4 -door sedans for use of the Police Department,
and recommended the purchase of said equipment from Hessell
Chevrolet Agency, it being the lowest bidder.
Moved by Councilman Gordon seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the City Manager be and he is hereby author-
ized to cause a purchase order to be issued to Hessell Chevrolet
Agency for the purchase of two 4 -door sedans amounting to $2,828.00
including tradeins, which piricb includes sales tax.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
2. That a favorable report had been received from the
Police Department regarding the request of Mr. John Brisick to
allow dancing at Cam's Restaurant, 311 North Sepulveda Boulevard;
also that a recommendation from the Building Department that
certain requirements be adhered to; therefore he recommended approval
of Mr. Brisick's request subject to the above restrictions.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Fred-
erick, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. John Briskin,
dba Cam's Restaurant, for a permit to allow public
dancing, be granted subject to the following restrict-
ions and conditions:
1. A lighted Exit sign.
2. Provisions of panic hardware on the
required means of egress.
3. Posting of proper maximum load signs.
4. Comply with all other requirements of
Building and Fire Departments.
$. Provision set forth in Section 16.76 of
the City Code.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon,.Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
3. Advised the Council that at present there is an
item on the current budget for replacement and repair of doors
on the main Fire Station; that an amount of $4,000.00 will be
required to accomplish this work, and he recommended the front
and rear doors be replaced. Thereafter, it was moved by Council-
man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recom-
mendation to replace the front and rear doors of the main Fire
Station be approved, and that the necessary steps be taken
according to law to accomplish this improvement.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
4. Presented for the Councilts consideration a reso-
lution clarifying certain existing policy as set forth in
Resolution No. 1818 (the Salary Resolution). Thereafter, it was
moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that
Resolution No. 1846, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 1818 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION)
OF SAID COUNCIL BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION
"(1)tt OF PARAGRAPH tt(A)n OF «SECTION 2tt
OF PPART Itt OF SAID RESOLUTION, AND BY
AMENDING SUBDIVISION "(2)" OF PARAGRAPH
tt(A)tt OF "SECTION 611 OF tt(PART IItt OF SAID
RESOLUTION NO. 1818, AS AMENDED.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
5. That he had received a communication from Motorola
Electronics, Inc., calling attention to the fact that the Fed-
eral Radio Communications has notified all cities using certain
types of two -way short wave radio equipment that by August 11 1960,
said equipment must be modified to a smaller frequency spread;
that all of the equipment purchased within the last two or three
years can be modified at very little expense, but that the older
radio equipment will have to be replaced in order to conform.
6. Advised the Council that a notice had been received
from the Board of Supervisors , stating that a hearing has been
set regarding the proposition of continuing the Los Angeles Flood
Control District Zone 2 program, which is the present underground
water replenishment district activity carried on south of E1 Seg-
undo; that all property owners in Zone 2, which includes the
West Basin Water District, are being assessed a 5¢ tax to defray
the cost of the water that is being purchased for replenishment
purposes. This practice is proposed to continue until such time
as the new over -all water replenishment district can be formed,
at which time E1 Segundo will benefit.
7. That previously a communication had been received
from the Feather River Project Association, and at this time
he recommended the matter be tabled for the time being. By
general consent, this was so ordered.
8. Requested six days of his vacation effective Decem-
ber 23, 1958. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Gordon, the request be granted. Carried.
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CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That at the last Council meeting, payment of
$325.00 (or 68¢ per square foot) was authorized for the pur-
chase of one of the four parcels subject to the condemnation
suit in the East Walnut Avenue improvement; that there has
been an offer for settlement of another parcel in said con-
demnation suit at a cost of $1.00 per square foot, whereas
the appraisal was 680 per square foot.
It appearing the Council desired to be consistent
in the purchase price of said property, the City Attorney was
requested to advise Mr. Rosskopf, special counsel in the above
condemnation action, that the offer of settlement would not
be acceptable to the City.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That in the proposed improvement of Imperial
Highway from Sepulveda to the westerly City limits, no County
funds have been available due to the fact that said street is
not on the Master Plan for highways in the County of Los Angeles
and he recommended the adoption of a resolution requesting that
it be included in said Master Plan.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo has declared that Imperial Highway within
said City, is a street of major importance to the
City of E1 Segundo and to the general welfare of
the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has approved
the determination of this highway as a street of
major importance;
NOW, THEREFORE,,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO respectfully recommends to the County
of Los Angeles that Imperial Highway in all of its
parts lying within or adjacent to the City of E1
Segundo be declared a Street of Major Importance
to the County of Los Angeles and be shown as such
on the Master Plan of Streets and Highways of the
said County.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
2. That bids were received on November 24th for the
modification of traffic signals at Main Street and Holly Avenue;
that approval of,award to the low bidder had been received from
the State, and he recommended said award be made to Electric
Machinery & Service, Inc., the low bidder.
Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that the bid of Electric
Machinery & Service, Inc., for modification
of traffic signals at Main Street and Holly
Avenue, in accordance with City's specifica-
tions 58 -24, the lowest responsible bid, be
accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor
of said City be, and he is hereby, authorized
and instructed to execute the contract hereby
awarded for and on behalf of said City and in
its name, and the City Clerk is hereby author-
ized and instructed to attest the said contract,
affix the official seal and make delivery there-
of in due course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids
received for said modification are hereby re-
jected with the exception of the bid of Electric
Machinery & Service, Inc., and that City Clerk
is hereby authorized and instructed to return
the checks of all unsuccessful bidders.
On roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
3. Recommended the authorization of a revision to
the current contract with the State Division of Highways for
the use of gas tax funds for attendance of two persons for
three days at the Streets and Highways Conference to be held
in Berkeley, California during the month of January.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the above recommendation to secure the State's
approval for use of gas tax funds for attendance at the Streets
and Highways Conference in Berkeley, to be held in January,
1959, be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilman Frederick;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
PAYING BILLS
The following dem ands, having had the approval of
the Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 6643 to 6720, inclusive:
General Fund
Trust Fund
Pension Fund
TOTAL
$ 70,798.19
507.33
3.142.43
$ 749447.95
Demand Register - Water Department - Demands -Nos.
1932 to 1955, inclusive:
Water Operating Fund
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$ 9.943.53
9043.53
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= Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid
out of the respective funds covering the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Baker.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Meschuk called the Council's attention to
the unsightly condition of Main Street. Considerable dis-
cussion ensued among members of the Council, the City Attorney
Director of Public Works and students present.
Karen Butler, a student, suggested the Council direct
a bulletin to the schools.
Councilman Meschuk recommended that an appeal be made
first to school children through the schools, and that during
the hours school children are in town, policemen keep a close
watch to enforce keeping the streets clean.
By general consent, the City Manager was requested to
work with the Police Department and to contact the Schools.
There being no further business to come before the
Co uncil at this time, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the meeting adjourn, the
hour of adjournment being 8:40 o'clock P.M. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Mayor.
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